2018 BND to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

55.6111 AFN

YEARLY LOW

46.8065 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

51.5512 AFN

2018 BND to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 23, valuing the pair at 55.6111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 46.8065.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.8046 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.8038 to the December average rate of 48.1878, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 55.6111 was up 6.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 52.1124, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 278,055 AFN

2017 Average 246,215 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 234,032 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,023.14 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

54.3397

47.6285

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 52.3446, compared to 50.7579 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5867 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.3446

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.7579

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 8.5002 AFN (High: 55.3066 / Low: 46.8065). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7736 AFN (High: 52.9969 / Low: 52.2232).

November Spread (Volatile) ±8.5002

February Spread (Stable) ±0.7736

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 3.7951 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7951

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 50.7994) against the same month in 2017 (average: 50.8134), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0140 (-0.03%).

2018 Avg (September) 50.7994

2017 Avg (September) 50.8134

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	53.3093	52.0122	52.8038
February	52.9969	52.2232	52.5448
March	53.1717	52.3293	52.8032
April	53.5722	52.5577	53.1517
May	53.4834	48.4532	52.6176
June	54.3619	47.2882	50.1464
July	54.8121	47.3299	51.4885
August	53.2912	47.7899	48.3083
September	55.6111	48.6335	50.7994
October	54.9464	53.0367	53.7804
November	55.3066	46.8065	51.9829
December	55.1937	47.3971	48.1878