2018 AFN to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7408 SDG

YEARLY LOW

0.0991 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3180 SDG

2018 AFN to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.7408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0991.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6417 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1005 to the December average rate of 0.6297, the exchange rate registered a net change of 526.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7408 was up 634.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1008, 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 3,704 SDG

2017 Average 488 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 495 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,208.49 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6863

0.0472

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to SDG 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 0.2276, compared to 0.4084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1808 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2276

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.3981 SDG (High: 0.6356 / Low: 0.2375). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 SDG (High: 0.1012 / Low: 0.0991).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3981

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.6331) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0973), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5358 (+550.93%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.6331

2017 Avg (November) 0.0973

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1012	0.0991	0.1005
February	0.2614	0.1011	0.2408
March	0.2620	0.2586	0.2604
April	0.2611	0.2562	0.2587
May	0.2583	0.2506	0.2541
June	0.2539	0.2455	0.2512
July	0.2520	0.2445	0.2471
August	0.2497	0.2448	0.2478
September	0.2460	0.2367	0.2404
October	0.6356	0.2375	0.4526
November	0.7408	0.6254	0.6331
December	0.6369	0.6273	0.6297