YEARLY HIGH
0.1225 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.1028 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1084 HKD

2018 AFN to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.1225. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.1028.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0197 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1120 to the December average rate of 0.1035, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1225 was up 4.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1173, 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 613 HKD
2017 Average 574 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 514 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 98.51 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1138
0.1025
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to HKD 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 0.1116, compared to 0.1052 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1116
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1052

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0197 HKD (High: 0.1225 / Low: 0.1028). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 HKD (High: 0.1133 / Low: 0.1126).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0197
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.1040) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1137), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0097 (-8.52%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.1040
2017 Avg (November) 0.1137

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1126 0.1105 0.1120
February 0.1133 0.1123 0.1128
March 0.1133 0.1126 0.1129
April 0.1133 0.1115 0.1121
May 0.1116 0.1092 0.1104
June 0.1100 0.1071 0.1093
July 0.1098 0.1065 0.1077
August 0.1087 0.1068 0.1079
September 0.1068 0.1029 0.1045
October 0.1044 0.1030 0.1035
November 0.1225 0.1028 0.1040
December 0.1048 0.1029 0.1035