YEARLY HIGH
0.0156 BMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0131 BMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0138 BMD

2018 AFN to BMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to BMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.0156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.0131.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 BMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0143 to the December average rate of 0.0132, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0156 was up 3.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0151, 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 78 BMD
2017 Average 74 BMD
Yearly Trough Low 66 BMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.59 BMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0145
0.0131
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to BMD 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 0.0142, compared to 0.0134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0142
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0025 BMD (High: 0.0156 / Low: 0.0131). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BMD (High: 0.0144 / Low: 0.0144).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0133) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0146), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-8.79%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0133
2017 Avg (November) 0.0146

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0144 0.0141 0.0143
February 0.0145 0.0144 0.0144
March 0.0144 0.0144 0.0144
April 0.0144 0.0142 0.0143
May 0.0142 0.0139 0.0141
June 0.0140 0.0136 0.0139
July 0.0140 0.0136 0.0137
August 0.0138 0.0136 0.0137
September 0.0136 0.0131 0.0133
October 0.0133 0.0131 0.0132
November 0.0156 0.0131 0.0133
December 0.0134 0.0131 0.0132