2018 FKP to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

100.7648 AFN

YEARLY LOW

82.0348 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

96.5687 AFN

2018 FKP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 100.7648. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 82.0348.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.7300 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 96.4423 to the December average rate of 95.7640, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 100.7648 was up 7.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 94.0514, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 503,824 AFN

2017 Average 437,969 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 410,174 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 93,650.14 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

99.0964

93.0969

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 96.6444, compared to 96.4930 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1515 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 96.6444

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 96.4930

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 16.9534 AFN (High: 98.9881 / Low: 82.0348). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8886 AFN (High: 96.5909 / Low: 94.7022).

November Spread (Volatile) ±16.9534

May Spread (Stable) ±1.8886

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 2.6975 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6975

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 98.3981) against the same month in 2017 (average: 85.2455), the exchange rate shifted by +13.1526 (+15.43%).

2018 Avg (April) 98.3981

2017 Avg (April) 85.2455

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	98.8375	93.8459	96.4423
February	99.0981	95.6626	96.8863
March	98.7081	95.6678	97.0327
April	100.7648	96.8161	98.3981
May	96.5909	94.7022	95.7006
June	96.8114	94.3321	95.4064
July	97.8309	93.1126	96.0129
August	95.8040	92.4754	93.5969
September	100.5619	94.7762	97.8040
October	100.5340	95.4998	98.5964
November	98.9881	82.0348	97.1834
December	96.9770	94.4667	95.7640