YEARLY HIGH
0.0122 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0099 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0104 GBP

2018 AFN to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.0122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.0099.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0104 to the December average rate of 0.0104, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0122 was down 1.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0124, 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 61 GBP
2017 Average 57 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 50 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.33 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0107
0.0101
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to GBP 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 0.0103, compared to 0.0104 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0103
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0104

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0021 GBP (High: 0.0122 / Low: 0.0101). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 GBP (High: 0.0106 / Low: 0.0104).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
May 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: 0.0103) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0110), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-6.51%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0103
2017 Avg (November) 0.0110

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0107 0.0101 0.0104
February 0.0105 0.0101 0.0103
March 0.0105 0.0101 0.0103
April 0.0103 0.0099 0.0102
May 0.0106 0.0104 0.0104
June 0.0106 0.0103 0.0105
July 0.0107 0.0102 0.0104
August 0.0108 0.0104 0.0107
September 0.0106 0.0099 0.0102
October 0.0105 0.0099 0.0101
November 0.0122 0.0101 0.0103
December 0.0106 0.0103 0.0104