YEARLY HIGH
5.5856 MRO
YEARLY LOW
2.7363 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9149 MRO

2018 AFN to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 5.5856. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 2.7363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8492 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0852 to the December average rate of 4.7229, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.5856 was up 2.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.4244, 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 27,928 MRO
2017 Average 26,491 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 13,682 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,246.06 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.1780
4.5330
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to MRO 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 5.0622, compared to 4.7676 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2945 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0622
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7676

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 2.0173 MRO (High: 4.7537 / Low: 2.7363). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0299 MRO (High: 5.1315 / Low: 5.1016).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.0173
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0299

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1765 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1765

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 4.7434) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.1692), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4258 (-8.24%).

2018 Avg (November) 4.7434
2017 Avg (November) 5.1692

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1152 4.9987 5.0852
February 5.1553 5.0994 5.1243
March 5.1315 5.1016 5.1206
April 5.1371 5.0462 5.0800
May 5.0605 4.9485 5.0053
June 4.9894 4.8563 4.9577
July 4.9721 4.8331 4.8864
August 4.9237 4.8549 4.9032
September 4.8583 4.6955 4.7632
October 4.7537 2.7363 4.5867
November 5.5856 4.6866 4.7434
December 4.7797 4.6940 4.7229