2018 KGS to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1161 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.9303 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0578 AFN

2018 KGS to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 1.1161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.9303.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1859 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0108 to the December average rate of 1.1002, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1161 was down 9.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2273, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,581 AFN

2017 Average 4,942 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 4,651 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 929.28 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1148

1.0014

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 1.0260, compared to 1.0897 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0637 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0260

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0897

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.1784 AFN (High: 1.1087 / Low: 0.9303). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0070 AFN (High: 1.0218 / Low: 1.0148).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1784

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0089 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.1007) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0003), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1003 (+10.03%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.1007

2017 Avg (September) 1.0003

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0250	1.0012	1.0108
February	1.0218	1.0039	1.0149
March	1.0218	1.0148	1.0190
April	1.0292	1.0152	1.0233
May	1.0530	1.0222	1.0370
June	1.0759	1.0426	1.0508
July	1.0810	1.0478	1.0681
August	1.0792	1.0597	1.0674
September	1.1161	1.0784	1.1007
October	1.1100	1.0938	1.1054
November	1.1087	0.9303	1.0965
December	1.1069	1.0871	1.1002