2018 INR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1124 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.8904 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0592 AFN

2018 INR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the INR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 1.1124. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.8904.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2220 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0966 to the December average rate of 1.0687, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1124 was up 2.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0900, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 278,101 AFN

2017 Average 261,039 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 222,592 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,508.96 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1034

1.0217

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 1.0696, compared to 1.0488 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0696

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0488

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.1961 AFN (High: 1.0865 / Low: 0.8904). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0082 AFN (High: 1.0731 / Low: 1.0649).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1961

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0082

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0204 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.0966) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9803), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1163 (+11.86%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.0966

2017 Avg (January) 0.9803

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1124	1.0886	1.0966
February	1.0871	1.0629	1.0761
March	1.0731	1.0649	1.0680
April	1.0756	1.0503	1.0657
May	1.0632	1.0397	1.0526
June	1.0719	1.0496	1.0588
July	1.0728	1.0370	1.0611
August	1.0611	1.0337	1.0459
September	1.0565	1.0231	1.0398
October	1.0352	1.0137	1.0285
November	1.0865	0.8904	1.0489
December	1.0901	1.0456	1.0687