YEARLY HIGH
0.7054 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.5861 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6699 AFN

2018 ALL to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ALL to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 0.7054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.5861.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1193 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6376 to the December average rate of 0.6966, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7054 was up 12.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6273, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ALL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,527 AFN
2017 Average 2,865 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 2,931 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 596.64 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7025
0.6317
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ALL to AFN 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 0.6544, compared to 0.6855 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0311 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6544
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6855

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.1119 AFN (High: 0.6980 / Low: 0.5861). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0144 AFN (High: 0.7045 / Low: 0.6901).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1119
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0144

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.6906) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6112), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0794 (+12.99%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.6906
2017 Avg (September) 0.6112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6481 0.6239 0.6376
February 0.6529 0.6383 0.6452
March 0.6616 0.6423 0.6529
April 0.6732 0.6519 0.6642
May 0.6706 0.6531 0.6619
June 0.6788 0.6561 0.6643
July 0.6857 0.6606 0.6759
August 0.6838 0.6576 0.6677
September 0.7054 0.6742 0.6906
October 0.7029 0.6820 0.6949
November 0.6980 0.5861 0.6871
December 0.7045 0.6901 0.6966