YEARLY HIGH
0.4817 TWD
YEARLY LOW
0.4024 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4164 TWD

2018 AFN to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.4817. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.4024.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0793 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4216 to the December average rate of 0.4071, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4817 was down 0.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4847, 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 2,408 TWD
2017 Average 2,240 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 2,012 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 396.50 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4234
0.4056
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to TWD 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 0.4204, compared to 0.4124 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4204
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4124

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0775 TWD (High: 0.4817 / Low: 0.4042). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 TWD (High: 0.4231 / Low: 0.4183).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0775
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

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 0.0125 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.4090) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4384), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0295 (-6.72%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.4090
2017 Avg (November) 0.4384

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4283 0.4171 0.4216
February 0.4248 0.4179 0.4218
March 0.4231 0.4183 0.4203
April 0.4221 0.4169 0.4198
May 0.4234 0.4167 0.4200
June 0.4241 0.4154 0.4191
July 0.4292 0.4134 0.4191
August 0.4246 0.4161 0.4219
September 0.4176 0.4024 0.4094
October 0.4121 0.4039 0.4079
November 0.4817 0.4042 0.4090
December 0.4126 0.4029 0.4071