2018 AFN to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2197 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.1671 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1824 LSL

2018 AFN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.2197. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.1671.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0526 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1746 to the December average rate of 0.1887, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2197 was up 4.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2110, 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 1,099 LSL

2017 Average 980 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 836 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 262.83 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1993

0.1680

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to LSL 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 0.1750, compared to 0.1899 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1750

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1899

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0391 LSL (High: 0.2197 / Low: 0.1806). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 LSL (High: 0.1727 / Low: 0.1675).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0391

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.1872) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2055), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0183 (-8.91%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.1872

2017 Avg (November) 0.2055

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1795	0.1704	0.1746
February	0.1748	0.1671	0.1706
March	0.1727	0.1675	0.1707
April	0.1772	0.1702	0.1728
May	0.1801	0.1725	0.1764
June	0.1919	0.1763	0.1846
July	0.1883	0.1804	0.1840
August	0.1989	0.1827	0.1910
September	0.2096	0.1863	0.1967
October	0.1964	0.1871	0.1919
November	0.2197	0.1806	0.1872
December	0.1949	0.1800	0.1887