2018 BZD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

37.8422 AFN

YEARLY LOW

31.9630 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

36.0021 AFN

2018 BZD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BZD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 16, valuing the pair at 37.8422. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 31.9630.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8792 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.7275 to the December average rate of 37.4969, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 37.8422 was up 9.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 34.6887, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 189,211 AFN

2017 Average 168,909 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 159,815 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,396.21 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

38.0062

34.1792

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 34.9455, compared to 37.0587 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.9455

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.0587

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 5.8152 AFN (High: 37.7781 / Low: 31.9630). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2710 AFN (High: 34.6199 / Low: 34.3490).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.8152

February Spread (Stable) ±0.2710

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2785 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2785

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 37.6872) against the same month in 2017 (average: 33.9147), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7726 (+11.12%).

2018 Avg (October) 37.6872

2017 Avg (October) 33.9147

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	35.2491	34.4405	34.7275
February	34.6199	34.3490	34.4981
March	34.7774	34.4701	34.5668
April	34.9991	34.4470	34.8203
May	35.7287	34.9054	35.3595
June	36.4939	35.4039	35.7010
July	36.6390	35.5495	36.2562
August	36.5828	35.9395	36.1988
September	37.8243	36.5412	37.3045
October	37.8422	37.2869	37.6872
November	37.7781	31.9630	37.4087
December	37.6558	37.0772	37.4969