YEARLY HIGH
36.1983 AFN
YEARLY LOW
30.2917 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.7600 AFN

2018 FJD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FJD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 36.1983. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 30.2917.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9066 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.5393 to the December average rate of 35.6098, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 36.1983 was up 5.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 34.4046, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 180,991 AFN
2017 Average 165,006 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 151,459 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,532.75 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

35.7526
34.0385
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 34.3530, compared to 35.1670 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8140 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.3530
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.1670

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 5.8913 AFN (High: 36.1831 / Low: 30.2917). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7509 AFN (High: 34.8341 / Low: 34.0832).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.8913
June Spread (Stable) ±0.7509

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2757 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2757

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 35.6098) against the same month in 2017 (average: 33.5280), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0818 (+6.21%).

2018 Avg (December) 35.6098
2017 Avg (December) 33.5280

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.1130 33.9276 34.5393
February 34.8563 34.0695 34.3622
March 34.6674 33.9055 34.2134
April 34.7498 33.7679 34.2934
May 34.8273 33.7728 34.1814
June 34.8341 34.0832 34.5282
July 35.2021 33.9996 34.7393
August 35.0162 34.1186 34.4636
September 35.9998 34.6143 35.2974
October 35.6972 34.8673 35.3129
November 36.1831 30.2917 35.5791
December 36.1983 34.8388 35.6098