2018 AWG to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

42.3197 AFN

YEARLY LOW

35.4983 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

40.3847 AFN

2018 AWG to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 42.3197. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 35.4983.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8213 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.9786 to the December average rate of 41.9906, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 42.3197 was up 8.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 38.9395, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 211,598 AFN

2017 Average 189,221 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 177,492 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,106.73 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

42.4074

38.3925

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 39.2808, compared to 41.4885 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.2808

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.4885

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 6.8213 AFN (High: 42.3197 / Low: 35.4983). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2247 AFN (High: 39.0247 / Low: 38.8000).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.8213

March Spread (Stable) ±0.2247

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2515 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2515

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 41.8472) against the same month in 2017 (average: 38.4160), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4312 (+8.93%).

2018 Avg (November) 41.8472

2017 Avg (November) 38.4160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	39.5528	38.7963	38.9786
February	38.9086	38.4434	38.7271
March	39.0247	38.8000	38.9111
April	39.3911	38.8787	39.1888
May	40.1902	39.3014	39.7458
June	41.0110	39.8413	40.1334
July	41.1853	39.9772	40.7389
August	41.0233	40.2916	40.5737
September	42.2390	40.9945	41.7078
October	42.2580	41.7104	42.0728
November	42.3197	35.4983	41.8472
December	42.2525	41.4832	41.9906