YEARLY HIGH
0.0423 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.0355 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0374 XCD

2018 AFN to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.0423. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.0355.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0068 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0387 to the December average rate of 0.0358, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0423 was up 3.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0409, 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 211 XCD
2017 Average 199 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 177 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.03 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0393
0.0354
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to XCD 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 0.0385, compared to 0.0363 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0385
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0363

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0068 XCD (High: 0.0423 / Low: 0.0355). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 XCD (High: 0.0390 / Low: 0.0388).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0359) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0394), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0035 (-8.79%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0359
2017 Avg (November) 0.0394

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0389 0.0382 0.0387
February 0.0391 0.0388 0.0390
March 0.0390 0.0388 0.0389
April 0.0390 0.0384 0.0386
May 0.0384 0.0376 0.0380
June 0.0379 0.0369 0.0377
July 0.0378 0.0367 0.0371
August 0.0374 0.0368 0.0372
September 0.0368 0.0355 0.0360
October 0.0360 0.0355 0.0357
November 0.0423 0.0355 0.0359
December 0.0362 0.0355 0.0358