YEARLY HIGH
0.0113 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0094 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0098 XDR

2018 AFN to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.0113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 15, dropping to 0.0094.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0100 to the December average rate of 0.0095, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0113 was up 0.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0113, 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 56 XDR
2017 Average 53 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 47 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.44 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0100
0.0094
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to XDR 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 0.0099, compared to 0.0096 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0099
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0096

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0018 XDR (High: 0.0113 / Low: 0.0094). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XDR (High: 0.0100 / Low: 0.0099).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0096) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0103), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-7.66%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0096
2017 Avg (November) 0.0103

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0101 0.0099 0.0100
February 0.0100 0.0099 0.0099
March 0.0100 0.0099 0.0099
April 0.0099 0.0098 0.0099
May 0.0099 0.0098 0.0099
June 0.0099 0.0097 0.0099
July 0.0100 0.0096 0.0098
August 0.0099 0.0097 0.0098
September 0.0097 0.0094 0.0095
October 0.0096 0.0094 0.0095
November 0.0113 0.0094 0.0096
December 0.0096 0.0095 0.0095