YEARLY HIGH
11.9660 AFN
YEARLY LOW
9.7767 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.4625 AFN

2018 DKK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DKK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 11.9660. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 9.7767.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1893 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.4358 to the December average rate of 11.5189, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.9660 was up 6.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.2150, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 59,830 AFN
2017 Average 51,641 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 48,883 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,946.45 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.7607
11.2000
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DKK 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 11.4152, compared to 11.5098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0946 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.4152
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.5098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.8924 AFN (High: 11.6691 / Low: 9.7767). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1701 AFN (High: 11.6027 / Low: 11.4326).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.8924
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1701

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2520 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2520

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 11.7139) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.9793), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7346 (+6.69%).

2018 Avg (September) 11.7139
2017 Avg (September) 10.9793

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.6060 11.1699 11.4358
February 11.6742 11.3864 11.5003
March 11.6027 11.4326 11.5004
April 11.6834 11.4059 11.5300
May 11.4078 11.0780 11.2780
June 11.4952 11.0991 11.2468
July 11.6026 11.1820 11.4324
August 11.5399 11.0869 11.2554
September 11.9660 11.4324 11.7139
October 11.8012 11.3907 11.6620
November 11.6691 9.7767 11.4761
December 11.5868 11.3677 11.5189