YEARLY HIGH
0.1575 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.1328 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1499 AFN

2018 AMD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AMD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 0.1575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.1328.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0247 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1446 to the December average rate of 0.1560, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1575 was up 8.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1446, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 788 AFN
2017 Average 704 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 664 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 123.31 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1574
0.1429
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 0.1457, compared to 0.1541 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1457
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1541

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0243 AFN (High: 0.1572 / Low: 0.1328). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 AFN (High: 0.1452 / Low: 0.1442).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0243
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1550) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1433), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0118 (+8.20%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1550
2017 Avg (September) 0.1433

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1461 0.1432 0.1446
February 0.1448 0.1431 0.1441
March 0.1452 0.1442 0.1446
April 0.1468 0.1442 0.1455
May 0.1489 0.1448 0.1468
June 0.1522 0.1472 0.1486
July 0.1526 0.1489 0.1515
August 0.1524 0.1501 0.1509
September 0.1575 0.1522 0.1550
October 0.1573 0.1540 0.1562
November 0.1572 0.1328 0.1550
December 0.1570 0.1546 0.1560