2018 KPW to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0846 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.0710 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0804 AFN

2018 KPW to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KPW to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.0846. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.0710.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0136 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0775 to the December average rate of 0.0840, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0846 was up 9.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0774, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 423 AFN

2017 Average 377 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 355 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 68.11 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0849

0.0764

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.0780, compared to 0.0828 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0780

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0828

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0136 AFN (High: 0.0846 / Low: 0.0710). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 AFN (High: 0.0774 / Low: 0.0770).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0136

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0837) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0763), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0074 (+9.74%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0837

2017 Avg (November) 0.0763

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0787	0.0772	0.0775
February	0.0774	0.0767	0.0771
March	0.0774	0.0770	0.0772
April	0.0782	0.0770	0.0778
May	0.0798	0.0782	0.0790
June	0.0815	0.0792	0.0797
July	0.0818	0.0794	0.0810
August	0.0817	0.0802	0.0808
September	0.0845	0.0816	0.0833
October	0.0845	0.0834	0.0842
November	0.0846	0.0710	0.0837
December	0.0845	0.0830	0.0840