YEARLY HIGH
1.7314 VUV
YEARLY LOW
1.4267 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4915 VUV

2018 AFN to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 1.7314. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 1.4267.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3047 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5080 to the December average rate of 1.4663, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7314 was up 3.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6709, 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 8,657 VUV
2017 Average 7,871 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 7,133 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,523.59 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5251
1.4399
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to VUV 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 1.5109, compared to 1.4721 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0389 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5109
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4721

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.2827 VUV (High: 1.7314 / Low: 1.4487). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0259 VUV (High: 1.5348 / Low: 1.5089).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2827
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0259

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0449 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0449

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.4718) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5510), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0792 (-5.11%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.4718
2017 Avg (November) 1.5510

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5274 1.4812 1.5080
February 1.5407 1.4830 1.5133
March 1.5348 1.5089 1.5180
April 1.5350 1.4926 1.5128
May 1.5357 1.4900 1.5152
June 1.5271 1.4768 1.4983
July 1.5214 1.4674 1.4896
August 1.5027 1.4755 1.4918
September 1.4765 1.4267 1.4470
October 1.4838 1.4348 1.4660
November 1.7314 1.4487 1.4718
December 1.4875 1.4455 1.4663