YEARLY HIGH
0.0206 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0169 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0179 CAD

2018 AFN to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.0206. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 2, dropping to 0.0169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0178 to the December average rate of 0.0178, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0206 was up 1.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0203, 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 103 CAD
2017 Average 96 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 85 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.17 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0188
0.0171
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to CAD 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 0.0182, compared to 0.0176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0182
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0033 CAD (High: 0.0206 / Low: 0.0173). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 CAD (High: 0.0188 / Low: 0.0185).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0175) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0186), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-5.66%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0175
2017 Avg (November) 0.0186

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0181 0.0176 0.0178
February 0.0185 0.0176 0.0181
March 0.0188 0.0185 0.0186
April 0.0186 0.0179 0.0182
May 0.0183 0.0178 0.0181
June 0.0186 0.0179 0.0183
July 0.0185 0.0178 0.0180
August 0.0182 0.0176 0.0179
September 0.0179 0.0170 0.0174
October 0.0175 0.0169 0.0172
November 0.0206 0.0173 0.0175
December 0.0182 0.0174 0.0178