2018 AFN to UZS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 AFN to UZS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the AFN to UZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 128.7794. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 103.4122.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.3671 UZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 116.7090 to the December average rate of 110.0930, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 128.7794 was up 8.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 118.9058, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
AFN to UZS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 115.2393, compared to 108.0777 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.1615 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 20.1598 UZS (High: 128.7794 / Low: 108.6195). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9405 UZS (High: 118.0395 / Low: 117.0990).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.1967 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 109.7821) against the same month in 2017 (average: 117.6552), the exchange rate shifted by -7.8731 (-6.69%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 117.8115 | 114.8589 | 116.7090 |
| February | 118.7097 | 117.6756 | 118.1288 |
| March | 118.0395 | 117.0990 | 117.4665 |
| April | 117.0996 | 114.6887 | 115.6332 |
| May | 114.9743 | 111.5497 | 113.0634 |
| June | 111.9948 | 107.6977 | 110.4349 |
| July | 109.0038 | 106.0986 | 107.2382 |
| August | 108.0295 | 106.4604 | 107.2362 |
| September | 107.2230 | 103.4122 | 105.9107 |
| October | 109.9277 | 106.6615 | 108.2062 |
| November | 128.7794 | 108.6195 | 109.7821 |
| December | 111.4563 | 109.3958 | 110.0930 |