2018 GYD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3671 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.3080 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3475 AFN

2018 GYD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GYD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 0.3671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.3080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0591 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3370 to the December average rate of 0.3615, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3671 was up 8.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3382, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,836 AFN

2017 Average 1,638 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 1,540 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 295.33 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3654

0.3320

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.3382, compared to 0.3568 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0186 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3382

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3568

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0565 AFN (High: 0.3645 / Low: 0.3080). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 AFN (High: 0.3367 / Low: 0.3341).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0565

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.3626) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3292), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0333 (+10.12%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.3626

2017 Avg (October) 0.3292

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3430	0.3339	0.3370
February	0.3362	0.3334	0.3348
March	0.3367	0.3341	0.3356
April	0.3396	0.3339	0.3378
May	0.3463	0.3358	0.3403
June	0.3513	0.3406	0.3437
July	0.3530	0.3415	0.3491
August	0.3519	0.3444	0.3481
September	0.3643	0.3495	0.3588
October	0.3671	0.3585	0.3626
November	0.3645	0.3080	0.3606
December	0.3652	0.3578	0.3615