YEARLY HIGH
0.1463 TJS
YEARLY LOW
0.1237 TJS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1264 TJS

2018 AFN to TJS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to TJS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.1463. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 0.1237.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0226 TJS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1264 to the December average rate of 0.1247, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1463 was up 10.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1320, 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 731 TJS
2017 Average 632 TJS
Yearly Trough Low 619 TJS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 112.77 TJS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1300
0.1239
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to TJS 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 0.1267, compared to 0.1262 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1267
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1262

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0226 TJS (High: 0.1463 / Low: 0.1237). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 TJS (High: 0.1273 / Low: 0.1265).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0226
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.1251) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1283), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0032 (-2.51%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.1251
2017 Avg (November) 0.1283

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1274 0.1245 0.1264
February 0.1278 0.1267 0.1272
March 0.1273 0.1265 0.1270
April 0.1274 0.1259 0.1265
May 0.1272 0.1251 0.1263
June 0.1275 0.1251 0.1266
July 0.1319 0.1247 0.1276
August 0.1303 0.1281 0.1295
September 0.1283 0.1238 0.1257
October 0.1258 0.1239 0.1244
November 0.1463 0.1237 0.1251
December 0.1261 0.1239 0.1247