2018 DOP to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5464 AFN

YEARLY LOW

1.2805 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4595 AFN

2018 DOP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 1.5464. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 1.2805.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2659 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4392 to the December average rate of 1.5002, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5464 was up 5.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4615, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,732 AFN

2017 Average 7,177 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 6,402 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,329.72 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5276

1.3959

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 1.4271, compared to 1.4920 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0649 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4271

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4920

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.2452 AFN (High: 1.5257 / Low: 1.2805). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0124 AFN (High: 1.4141 / Low: 1.4017).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2452

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0124

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0215 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0215

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.5166) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4334), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0832 (+5.81%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.5166

2017 Avg (October) 1.4334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4621	1.4250	1.4392
February	1.4329	1.4051	1.4177
March	1.4141	1.4017	1.4069
April	1.4206	1.4037	1.4143
May	1.4525	1.4181	1.4351
June	1.4823	1.4363	1.4491
July	1.4890	1.4347	1.4680
August	1.4723	1.4516	1.4594
September	1.5259	1.4672	1.5003
October	1.5464	1.4968	1.5166
November	1.5257	1.2805	1.5072
December	1.5136	1.4760	1.5002