2018 AFN to MDL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2660 MDL

YEARLY LOW

0.2213 MDL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2323 MDL

2018 AFN to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.2660. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 15, dropping to 0.2213.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0448 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2429 to the December average rate of 0.2272, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2660 was down 12.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3046, 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 1,330 MDL

2017 Average 1,359 MDL

Yearly Trough Low 1,106 MDL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 223.78 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2447

0.2223

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to MDL 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 0.2378, compared to 0.2269 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2378

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2269

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0429 MDL (High: 0.2660 / Low: 0.2232). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 MDL (High: 0.2311 / Low: 0.2273).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0429

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.2273) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2546), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0273 (-10.71%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.2273

2017 Avg (November) 0.2546

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2468	0.2399	0.2429
February	0.2425	0.2381	0.2404
March	0.2407	0.2369	0.2386
April	0.2380	0.2330	0.2350
May	0.2378	0.2317	0.2347
June	0.2376	0.2304	0.2351
July	0.2329	0.2265	0.2293
August	0.2311	0.2273	0.2287
September	0.2281	0.2213	0.2241
October	0.2281	0.2220	0.2246
November	0.2660	0.2232	0.2273
December	0.2298	0.2246	0.2272