2018 AUD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

56.4144 AFN

YEARLY LOW

46.7701 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

54.0615 AFN

2018 AUD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 56.4144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 46.7701.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.6443 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.5162 to the December average rate of 54.1245, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 56.4144 was up 2.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 55.2283, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 282,072 AFN

2017 Average 260,546 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 233,851 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,221.40 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

55.7390

53.0651

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 54.1637, compared to 53.9594 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.1637

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.9594

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 9.0702 AFN (High: 55.8403 / Low: 46.7701). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4083 AFN (High: 54.0371 / Low: 52.6288).

November Spread (Volatile) ±9.0702

August Spread (Stable) ±1.4083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.9496 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9496

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 55.5162) against the same month in 2017 (average: 49.7666), the exchange rate shifted by +5.7496 (+11.55%).

2018 Avg (January) 55.5162

2017 Avg (January) 49.7666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	56.4144	54.2343	55.5162
February	55.8482	53.9158	54.5666
March	54.8365	53.1732	53.8743
April	54.6366	52.9763	53.7436
May	54.4230	52.5842	53.5111
June	54.7850	52.7998	53.7703
July	54.7923	52.6413	53.9681
August	54.0371	52.6288	53.2879
September	55.3210	52.6262	53.9825
October	54.6563	53.0943	53.7826
November	55.8403	46.7701	54.6106
December	56.0830	52.7182	54.1245