2018 AFN to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

329.3535 STD

YEARLY LOW

276.3445 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

285.4944 STD

2018 AFN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 329.3535. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 276.3445.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 53.0090 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 289.3597 to the December average rate of 278.4866, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 329.3535 was down 6.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 352.7549, 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 1,646,767 STD

2017 Average 1,599,951 STD

Yearly Trough Low 1,381,723 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 265,044.87 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

294.1179

277.0656

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to STD 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 288.4940, compared to 282.4948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.9992 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 288.4940

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 282.4948

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 53.0090 STD (High: 329.3535 / Low: 276.3445). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6334 STD (High: 287.5696 / Low: 284.9361).

November Spread (Volatile) ±53.0090

March Spread (Stable) ±2.6334

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 8.6892 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.6892

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 279.6933) against the same month in 2017 (average: 303.0108), the exchange rate shifted by -23.3175 (-7.70%).

2018 Avg (November) 279.6933

2017 Avg (November) 303.0108

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	293.8383	284.2839	289.3597
February	288.8088	283.0860	286.2249
March	287.5696	284.9361	286.3547
April	287.4330	282.4564	284.9009
May	295.8557	288.2695	291.4269
June	295.5694	286.9406	292.6968
July	294.1001	284.7760	288.0586
August	291.5495	286.2703	289.4227
September	286.4709	276.7964	280.7334
October	280.3013	277.4875	278.5742
November	329.3535	276.3445	279.6933
December	281.8368	276.7835	278.4866