YEARLY HIGH
0.2217 NAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1661 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1824 NAD

2018 AFN to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.2217. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.1661.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0555 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1746 to the December average rate of 0.1884, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2217 was up 5.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2103, 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 1,108 NAD
2017 Average 979 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 831 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 277.71 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1974
0.1681
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to NAD 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 0.1749, 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 0.0150 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1749
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1899

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0410 NAD (High: 0.2217 / Low: 0.1806). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 NAD (High: 0.1733 / Low: 0.1675).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0410
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.1874) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2052), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0179 (-8.71%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.1874
2017 Avg (November) 0.2052

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1795 0.1697 0.1746
February 0.1748 0.1661 0.1706
March 0.1733 0.1675 0.1706
April 0.1768 0.1701 0.1730
May 0.1799 0.1724 0.1761
June 0.1919 0.1764 0.1844
July 0.1885 0.1814 0.1847
August 0.1998 0.1829 0.1927
September 0.2048 0.1864 0.1950
October 0.1964 0.1871 0.1916
November 0.2217 0.1806 0.1874
December 0.1949 0.1801 0.1884