YEARLY HIGH
0.0591 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.0477 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0499 PLN

2018 AFN to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.0591. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.0477.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0114 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0489 to the December average rate of 0.0499, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0591 was down 6.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0631, 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 296 PLN
2017 Average 278 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 239 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57.05 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0517
0.0484
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to PLN 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 0.0496, compared to 0.0501 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0496
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0501

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0096 PLN (High: 0.0591 / Low: 0.0495). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 PLN (High: 0.0505 / Low: 0.0496).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0096
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0503) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0524), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0022 (-4.15%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0503
2017 Avg (November) 0.0524

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0502 0.0478 0.0489
February 0.0493 0.0478 0.0487
March 0.0497 0.0486 0.0491
April 0.0499 0.0477 0.0488
May 0.0526 0.0503 0.0510
June 0.0521 0.0507 0.0514
July 0.0521 0.0500 0.0507
August 0.0523 0.0497 0.0511
September 0.0505 0.0481 0.0492
October 0.0511 0.0487 0.0495
November 0.0591 0.0495 0.0503
December 0.0505 0.0496 0.0499