YEARLY HIGH
0.0214 BND
YEARLY LOW
0.0180 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0194 BND

2018 AFN to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.0214. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 0.0180.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0189 to the December average rate of 0.0208, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0214 was down 1.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0217, 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 107 BND
2017 Average 102 BND
Yearly Trough Low 90 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.91 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0210
0.0184
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to BND 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 0.0191, compared to 0.0198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0191
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0033 BND (High: 0.0214 / Low: 0.0181). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BND (High: 0.0191 / Low: 0.0189).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0193) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0197), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-2.37%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0193
2017 Avg (November) 0.0197

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0192 0.0188 0.0189
February 0.0191 0.0189 0.0190
March 0.0191 0.0188 0.0189
April 0.0190 0.0187 0.0188
May 0.0206 0.0187 0.0190
June 0.0211 0.0184 0.0200
July 0.0211 0.0182 0.0195
August 0.0209 0.0188 0.0207
September 0.0206 0.0180 0.0197
October 0.0189 0.0182 0.0186
November 0.0214 0.0181 0.0193
December 0.0211 0.0181 0.0208