2018 CAD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

59.0433 AFN

YEARLY LOW

48.6131 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

55.8452 AFN

2018 CAD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 59.0433. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 48.6131.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.4302 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.1423 to the December average rate of 56.2083, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 59.0433 was up 4.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 56.6600, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 295,216 AFN

2017 Average 262,051 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 243,066 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,150.80 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

58.5917

53.2855

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 54.9774, compared to 56.7130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7356 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.9774

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.7130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 9.2940 AFN (High: 57.9071 / Low: 48.6131). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0102 AFN (High: 54.1287 / Low: 53.1185).

November Spread (Volatile) ±9.2940

March Spread (Stable) ±1.0102

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.4246 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4246

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 58.1495) against the same month in 2017 (average: 54.2204), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9291 (+7.25%).

2018 Avg (October) 58.1495

2017 Avg (October) 54.2204

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	56.7563	55.3537	56.1423
February	56.6617	54.1848	55.1523
March	54.1287	53.1185	53.7277
April	55.9096	53.6659	54.9256
May	56.0721	54.5322	55.2164
June	55.7606	53.7510	54.7000
July	56.2508	53.9162	55.5030
August	56.9490	55.0652	55.7563
September	58.9777	55.9827	57.5704
October	59.0433	57.0716	58.1495
November	57.9071	48.6131	57.0904
December	57.5052	55.0226	56.2083