2018 AFN to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7850 DJF

YEARLY LOW

2.3370 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4595 DJF

2018 AFN to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 2.7850. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 2.3370.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4479 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5607 to the December average rate of 2.3552, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.7850 was up 3.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.6988, 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 13,925 DJF

2017 Average 13,160 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 11,685 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,239.53 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.5817

2.3296

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to DJF 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 2.5296, compared to 2.3894 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1403 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5296

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3894

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.4479 DJF (High: 2.7850 / Low: 2.3370). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0114 DJF (High: 2.5545 / Low: 2.5431).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4479

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0114

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 0.0730 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0730

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 2.3652) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.6054), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2402 (-9.22%).

2018 Avg (November) 2.3652

2017 Avg (November) 2.6054

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5768	2.5278	2.5607
February	2.5715	2.5450	2.5603
March	2.5545	2.5431	2.5492
April	2.5538	2.5149	2.5277
May	2.5190	2.4777	2.4995
June	2.4959	2.4281	2.4805
July	2.4895	2.4175	2.4422
August	2.4660	2.4213	2.4479
September	2.4230	2.3418	2.3750
October	2.3702	2.3405	2.3506
November	2.7850	2.3370	2.3652
December	2.3838	2.3404	2.3552