2018 AFN to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7637 JPY

YEARLY LOW

1.4531 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5261 JPY

2018 AFN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 1.7637. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.4531.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3106 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5901 to the December average rate of 1.4836, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7637 was up 0.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7602, 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 8,819 JPY

2017 Average 8,255 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 7,266 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,552.84 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6007

1.4730

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to JPY 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 1.5478, compared to 1.5044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0434 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5478

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.2845 JPY (High: 1.7637 / Low: 1.4792). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0318 JPY (High: 1.5554 / Low: 1.5236).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2845

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0318

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0344 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0344

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.5052) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6434), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1382 (-8.41%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.5052

2017 Avg (November) 1.6434

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6282	1.5620	1.5901
February	1.5844	1.5331	1.5556
March	1.5414	1.5051	1.5261
April	1.5554	1.5236	1.5376
May	1.5642	1.5172	1.5431
June	1.5471	1.5107	1.5342
July	1.5716	1.5004	1.5288
August	1.5445	1.5111	1.5262
September	1.5125	1.4687	1.4941
October	1.5147	1.4735	1.4882
November	1.7637	1.4792	1.5052
December	1.4983	1.4531	1.4836