YEARLY HIGH
7.5279 AMD
YEARLY LOW
6.3491 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.6786 AMD

2018 AFN to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 7.5279. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 24, dropping to 6.3491.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1788 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9170 to the December average rate of 6.4121, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.5279 was up 2.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.3229, 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 37,639 AMD
2017 Average 35,512 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 31,746 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,893.85 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.9945
6.3483
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to AMD 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 6.8651, compared to 6.4922 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3729 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8651
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4922

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.1648 AMD (High: 7.5279 / Low: 6.3631). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0508 AMD (High: 6.9360 / Low: 6.8852).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.1648
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0508

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 0.1756 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1756

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 6.4562) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.0615), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6053 (-8.57%).

2018 Avg (November) 6.4562
2017 Avg (November) 7.0615

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9837 6.8431 6.9170
February 6.9888 6.9070 6.9407
March 6.9360 6.8852 6.9175
April 6.9354 6.8123 6.8743
May 6.9055 6.7172 6.8124
June 6.7931 6.5709 6.7287
July 6.7177 6.5529 6.6031
August 6.6626 6.5627 6.6275
September 6.5718 6.3491 6.4519
October 6.4927 6.3564 6.4021
November 7.5279 6.3631 6.4562
December 6.4691 6.3699 6.4121