YEARLY HIGH
0.1167 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0979 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1032 SRD

2018 AFN to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.1167. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.0979.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0188 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1069 to the December average rate of 0.0987, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1167 was up 2.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1138, 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 583 SRD
2017 Average 551 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 490 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93.90 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1086
0.0976
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to SRD 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 0.1063, compared to 0.1001 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1063
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1001

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0188 SRD (High: 0.1167 / Low: 0.0979). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SRD (High: 0.1078 / Low: 0.1072).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0188
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0991) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1085), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0094 (-8.66%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0991
2017 Avg (November) 0.1085

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1075 0.1053 0.1069
February 0.1081 0.1073 0.1077
March 0.1078 0.1072 0.1075
April 0.1078 0.1062 0.1067
May 0.1062 0.1040 0.1051
June 0.1047 0.1019 0.1041
July 0.1043 0.1013 0.1023
August 0.1033 0.1014 0.1025
September 0.1015 0.0981 0.0995
October 0.0993 0.0980 0.0985
November 0.1167 0.0979 0.0991
December 0.0999 0.0981 0.0987