2018 CNY to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.2782 AFN

YEARLY LOW

9.2123 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.9473 AFN

2018 CNY to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 11.2782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 9.2123.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0659 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.8609 to the December average rate of 10.9674, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.2782 was up 5.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.7024, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 281,955 AFN

2017 Average 251,491 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 230,307 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,648.06 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.2099

10.5708

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 11.0301, compared to 10.8645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1656 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.0301

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.8645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.7654 AFN (High: 10.9777 / Low: 9.2123). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1495 AFN (High: 11.0709 / Low: 10.9213).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.7654

March Spread (Stable) ±0.1495

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2471 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2471

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 11.1566) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.8771), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2796 (+12.95%).

2018 Avg (May) 11.1566

2017 Avg (May) 9.8771

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.0431	10.6642	10.8609
February	11.0982	10.8713	10.9690
March	11.0709	10.9213	10.9853
April	11.1949	11.0086	11.1096
May	11.2782	11.0584	11.1566
June	11.1887	10.9455	11.0988
July	11.1044	10.5573	10.8517
August	10.8070	10.5099	10.6241
September	11.0908	10.7498	10.9395
October	11.0347	10.7659	10.9455
November	10.9777	9.2123	10.8588
December	11.0953	10.8262	10.9674