2018 GTQ to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.9317 AFN

YEARLY LOW

8.3509 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.6188 AFN

2018 GTQ to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 14, valuing the pair at 9.9317. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 8.3509.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5808 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4928 to the December average rate of 9.7750, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.9317 was up 4.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.4865, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49,659 AFN

2017 Average 46,215 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 41,754 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,904.18 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.8443

9.3433

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 9.4781, compared to 9.7596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2815 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.4781

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.7596

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.5195 AFN (High: 9.8703 / Low: 8.3509). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0777 AFN (High: 9.4217 / Low: 9.3440).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.5195

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0777

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 0.0718 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0718

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 9.7950) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.3847), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4102 (+4.37%).

2018 Avg (September) 9.7950

2017 Avg (September) 9.3847

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.6365	9.4185	9.4928
February	9.4579	9.3744	9.4210
March	9.4217	9.3440	9.3850
April	9.4967	9.3380	9.4392
May	9.6301	9.4586	9.5518
June	9.7836	9.4975	9.5786
July	9.8228	9.5366	9.7216
August	9.7584	9.6317	9.6915
September	9.9317	9.7008	9.7950
October	9.8634	9.6799	9.8025
November	9.8703	8.3509	9.7719
December	9.8361	9.6625	9.7750