2018 HTG to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1305 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.8886 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0727 AFN

2018 HTG to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 1.1305. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.8886.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2419 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0820 to the December average rate of 0.9940, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1305 was down 0.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1313, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,652 AFN

2017 Average 5,236 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 4,443 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,209.43 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1103

0.9834

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 1.0852, compared to 1.0602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0250 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0852

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0602

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.1714 AFN (High: 1.0600 / Low: 0.8886). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0125 AFN (High: 1.0845 / Low: 1.0719).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1714

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0125

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0434 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0434

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 1.0975) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0980), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-0.04%).

2018 Avg (July) 1.0975

2017 Avg (July) 1.0980

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0993	1.0606	1.0820
February	1.0877	1.0733	1.0813
March	1.0845	1.0719	1.0776
April	1.0893	1.0722	1.0802
May	1.1184	1.0826	1.0997
June	1.1108	1.0746	1.0904
July	1.1305	1.0588	1.0975
August	1.0946	1.0465	1.0798
September	1.0967	1.0643	1.0809
October	1.0897	1.0426	1.0716
November	1.0600	0.8886	1.0374
December	1.0315	0.9663	0.9940