YEARLY HIGH
1.7061 ALL
YEARLY LOW
1.4175 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4941 ALL

2018 AFN to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 1.7061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 24, dropping to 1.4175.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2886 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5686 to the December average rate of 1.4355, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7061 was down 12.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9507, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,531 ALL
2017 Average 8,762 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 7,088 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,442.98 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5819
1.4222
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to ALL 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 1.5287, compared to 1.4595 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0692 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5287
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4595

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.2735 ALL (High: 1.7061 / Low: 1.4326). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0296 ALL (High: 1.4490 / Low: 1.4194).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2735
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0296

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0495 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0495

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.4567) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6567), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2001 (-12.08%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.4567
2017 Avg (November) 1.6567

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6029 1.5430 1.5686
February 1.5666 1.5316 1.5499
March 1.5568 1.5115 1.5317
April 1.5339 1.4855 1.5057
May 1.5311 1.4911 1.5109
June 1.5242 1.4732 1.5055
July 1.5138 1.4583 1.4796
August 1.5207 1.4624 1.4978
September 1.4832 1.4175 1.4483
October 1.4664 1.4226 1.4392
November 1.7061 1.4326 1.4567
December 1.4490 1.4194 1.4355