2018 BBD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

38.0876 AFN

YEARLY LOW

31.9575 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

36.1957 AFN

2018 BBD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 38.0876. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 31.9575.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1301 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.8946 to the December average rate of 37.7954, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 38.0876 was up 9.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 34.8507, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 190,438 AFN

2017 Average 169,850 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 159,787 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,650.73 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

38.1884

34.3585

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 35.1195, compared to 37.2719 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1524 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.1195

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.2719

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 6.1301 AFN (High: 38.0876 / Low: 31.9575). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1782 AFN (High: 34.8295 / Low: 34.6512).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.1301

March Spread (Stable) ±0.1782

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 0.2169 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2169

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 37.6674) against the same month in 2017 (average: 34.3253), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3421 (+9.74%).

2018 Avg (November) 37.6674

2017 Avg (November) 34.3253

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	35.3997	34.7275	34.8946
February	34.8078	34.5275	34.6777
March	34.8295	34.6512	34.7287
April	35.1750	34.6500	34.9914
May	35.9200	35.1747	35.5394
June	36.6535	35.6580	35.8851
July	36.8233	35.7497	36.4358
August	36.7670	36.1012	36.3658
September	38.0254	36.7413	37.4978
October	38.0321	37.5500	37.8693
November	38.0876	31.9575	37.6674
December	38.0272	37.3454	37.7954