2018 AFN to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7765 GMD

YEARLY LOW

0.6376 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6647 GMD

2018 AFN to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.7765. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 15, dropping to 0.6376.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1389 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6878 to the December average rate of 0.6544, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7765 was up 11.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6965, 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 3,882 GMD

2017 Average 3,372 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 3,188 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 694.42 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6919

0.6432

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to GMD 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 0.6746, compared to 0.6549 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0197 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6746

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6549

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.1256 GMD (High: 0.7765 / Low: 0.6509). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 GMD (High: 0.6860 / Low: 0.6779).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1256

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0141 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0141

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.6583) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6903), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0320 (-4.63%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.6583

2017 Avg (November) 0.6903

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7004	0.6732	0.6878
February	0.6899	0.6779	0.6826
March	0.6860	0.6779	0.6811
April	0.6838	0.6702	0.6748
May	0.6707	0.6565	0.6636
June	0.6611	0.6433	0.6576
July	0.6720	0.6411	0.6547
August	0.6672	0.6531	0.6614
September	0.6537	0.6376	0.6473
October	0.6585	0.6499	0.6533
November	0.7765	0.6509	0.6583
December	0.6607	0.6508	0.6544