YEARLY HIGH
20.7382 AFN
YEARLY LOW
17.4013 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.7086 AFN

2018 AED to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 20.7382. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 17.4013.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3370 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.0005 to the December average rate of 20.5799, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 20.7382 was up 9.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 18.9762, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AED based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 103,691 AFN
2017 Average 92,487 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 87,006 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,684.81 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.7935
18.7084
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 19.1227, compared to 20.2944 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1717 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.1227
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.2944

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 3.3370 AFN (High: 20.7382 / Low: 17.4013). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0963 AFN (High: 18.9646 / Low: 18.8683).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.3370
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0963

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1183 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1183

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 20.5097) against the same month in 2017 (average: 18.6910), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8187 (+9.73%).

2018 Avg (November) 20.5097
2017 Avg (November) 18.6910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.2752 18.9091 19.0005
February 18.9528 18.8002 18.8822
March 18.9646 18.8683 18.9101
April 19.1523 18.8673 19.0531
May 19.5591 19.1530 19.3511
June 19.9583 19.4153 19.5393
July 20.0498 19.4653 19.8391
August 20.0192 19.6567 19.8008
September 20.7044 20.0052 20.4174
October 20.7085 20.4455 20.6197
November 20.7382 17.4013 20.5097
December 20.7064 20.3351 20.5799