YEARLY HIGH
0.0137 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0112 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0117 EUR

2018 AFN to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.0137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 0.0112.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0117 to the December average rate of 0.0116, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0137 was down 4.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0144, 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 69 EUR
2017 Average 65 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 56 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.51 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0120
0.0114
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to EUR 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 0.0118, compared to 0.0117 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0118
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0117

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0022 EUR (High: 0.0137 / Low: 0.0115). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 EUR (High: 0.0117 / Low: 0.0116).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0117) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0124), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-5.76%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0117
2017 Avg (November) 0.0124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0120 0.0116 0.0117
February 0.0118 0.0115 0.0117
March 0.0117 0.0116 0.0117
April 0.0118 0.0115 0.0116
May 0.0121 0.0118 0.0119
June 0.0121 0.0117 0.0119
July 0.0120 0.0116 0.0117
August 0.0121 0.0116 0.0119
September 0.0117 0.0112 0.0114
October 0.0118 0.0114 0.0115
November 0.0137 0.0115 0.0117
December 0.0118 0.0115 0.0116