YEARLY HIGH
0.5025 NIO
YEARLY LOW
0.4210 NIO
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4377 NIO

2018 AFN to NIO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to NIO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.5025. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 0.4210.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0815 NIO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4436 to the December average rate of 0.4291, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5025 was up 11.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4506, 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 2,513 NIO
2017 Average 2,207 NIO
Yearly Trough Low 2,105 NIO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 407.36 NIO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4516
0.4223
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to NIO 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 0.4448, compared to 0.4306 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0141 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4448
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4306

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0789 NIO (High: 0.5025 / Low: 0.4236). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 NIO (High: 0.4506 / Low: 0.4471).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0789
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0111 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.4290) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4478), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0188 (-4.19%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.4290
2017 Avg (November) 0.4478

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4488 0.4363 0.4436
February 0.4530 0.4469 0.4492
March 0.4506 0.4471 0.4486
April 0.4507 0.4436 0.4459
May 0.4446 0.4373 0.4412
June 0.4433 0.4300 0.4401
July 0.4441 0.4285 0.4352
August 0.4416 0.4342 0.4383
September 0.4348 0.4210 0.4273
October 0.4303 0.4224 0.4247
November 0.5025 0.4236 0.4290
December 0.4350 0.4257 0.4291