YEARLY HIGH
42.9023 AFN
YEARLY LOW
36.2975 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.2536 AFN

2018 ANG to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ANG to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 42.9023. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 36.2975.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6049 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.1065 to the December average rate of 42.5591, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 42.9023 was up 9.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 39.0616, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 214,512 AFN
2017 Average 190,771 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 181,487 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,024.37 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

43.0629
38.4645
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 39.2445, compared to 41.2627 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0181 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.2445
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.2627

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 6.6049 AFN (High: 42.9023 / Low: 36.2975). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2345 AFN (High: 39.0504 / Low: 38.8159).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.6049
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2345

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2588 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2588

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 42.4616) against the same month in 2017 (average: 38.4820), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9797 (+10.34%).

2018 Avg (November) 42.4616
2017 Avg (November) 38.4820

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.6926 38.7821 39.1065
February 38.9847 38.6787 38.8477
March 39.0504 38.8159 38.9180
April 39.4127 38.7890 39.2091
May 40.0090 39.3064 39.6376
June 40.4166 39.4198 39.7484
July 40.3557 38.7272 39.6169
August 39.8538 38.9430 39.4022
September 42.6431 39.8096 40.8564
October 42.8446 42.2253 42.6797
November 42.9023 36.2975 42.4616
December 42.7531 41.8704 42.5591