YEARLY HIGH
0.0313 BZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0264 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0278 BZD

2018 AFN to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.0313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 16, dropping to 0.0264.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0288 to the December average rate of 0.0267, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0313 was up 2.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0304, 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 156 BZD
2017 Average 148 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 132 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.30 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0292
0.0263
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to BZD 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 0.0286, compared to 0.0270 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0286
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0270

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0048 BZD (High: 0.0313 / Low: 0.0265). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BZD (High: 0.0291 / Low: 0.0289).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0268) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0293), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0025 (-8.61%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0268
2017 Avg (November) 0.0293

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0290 0.0284 0.0288
February 0.0291 0.0289 0.0290
March 0.0290 0.0288 0.0289
April 0.0290 0.0286 0.0287
May 0.0286 0.0280 0.0283
June 0.0282 0.0274 0.0280
July 0.0281 0.0273 0.0276
August 0.0278 0.0273 0.0276
September 0.0274 0.0264 0.0268
October 0.0268 0.0264 0.0265
November 0.0313 0.0265 0.0268
December 0.0270 0.0266 0.0267