2018 BRL to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

22.0888 AFN

YEARLY LOW

17.0713 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

19.9096 AFN

2018 BRL to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 22.0888. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 17.0713.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0175 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.7567 to the December average rate of 19.4299, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 22.0888 was down 0.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 22.2216, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 552,220 AFN

2017 Average 532,190 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 426,783 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 125,436.97 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

22.1021

17.9580

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 20.5705, compared to 19.2487 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3218 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.5705

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.2487

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 3.2682 AFN (High: 20.3395 / Low: 17.0713). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7113 AFN (High: 19.7548 / Low: 19.0436).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.2682

December Spread (Stable) ±0.7113

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.9622 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9622

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 21.7567) against the same month in 2017 (average: 20.8791), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8776 (+4.20%).

2018 Avg (January) 21.7567

2017 Avg (January) 20.8791

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	22.0888	20.9930	21.7567
February	21.9349	20.9812	21.3574
March	21.6373	20.9003	21.1825
April	21.0389	20.0538	20.5414
May	20.0563	18.9566	19.5792
June	19.2794	18.3135	19.0058
July	19.8168	18.6485	19.0851
August	19.5323	17.6541	18.5690
September	18.8715	17.6758	18.3033
October	20.7062	18.8209	20.1589
November	20.3395	17.0713	19.9459
December	19.7548	19.0436	19.4299