2018 BOB to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.0871 AFN

YEARLY LOW

9.3236 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.4767 AFN

2018 BOB to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BOB to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 19, valuing the pair at 11.0871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 9.3236.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7635 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.0972 to the December average rate of 10.9371, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.0871 was up 9.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.0906, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55,436 AFN

2017 Average 48,966 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 46,618 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,817.53 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.0546

9.9430

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 10.1634, compared to 10.7901 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6267 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.1634

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.7901

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.7635 AFN (High: 11.0871 / Low: 9.3236). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0793 AFN (High: 10.0834 / Low: 10.0041).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.7635

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0793

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 0.0616 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0616

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 10.9098) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.8883), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0216 (+10.33%).

2018 Avg (November) 10.9098

2017 Avg (November) 9.8883

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.2533	9.9821	10.0972
February	10.0735	9.9935	10.0356
March	10.0834	10.0041	10.0503
April	10.1809	10.0205	10.1291
May	10.3931	10.1585	10.2847
June	10.6156	10.2985	10.3833
July	10.6975	10.3405	10.5558
August	10.6577	10.4373	10.5305
September	11.0023	10.5831	10.8451
October	11.0052	10.8535	10.9620
November	11.0871	9.3236	10.9098
December	11.0027	10.7989	10.9371