YEARLY HIGH
0.0053 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0044 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0051 AFN

2018 IDR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IDR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.0053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.0044.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0052 to the December average rate of 0.0052, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0053 was up 2.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0052, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 10,000,000 IDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 53,222 AFN
2017 Average 50,782 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 43,730 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,492.24 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0052
0.0050
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR 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 0.0051, compared to 0.0051 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0051
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0051

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0009 AFN (High: 0.0053 / Low: 0.0044). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 AFN (High: 0.0051 / Low: 0.0050).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0052) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0051), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+1.92%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0052
2017 Avg (December) 0.0051

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0053 0.0051 0.0052
February 0.0052 0.0051 0.0051
March 0.0051 0.0050 0.0050
April 0.0051 0.0050 0.0051
May 0.0051 0.0050 0.0051
June 0.0052 0.0051 0.0051
July 0.0052 0.0050 0.0051
August 0.0051 0.0050 0.0051
September 0.0053 0.0051 0.0052
October 0.0052 0.0049 0.0050
November 0.0053 0.0044 0.0051
December 0.0053 0.0051 0.0052