2018 KZT to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2202 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.1743 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2102 AFN

2018 KZT to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KZT to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 0.2202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.1743.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0459 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2135 to the December average rate of 0.2032, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2202 was up 0.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2202, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,101 AFN

2017 Average 1,042 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 871 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 229.48 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

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KZT 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 0.2150, compared to 0.2053 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2150

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0334 AFN (High: 0.2077 / Low: 0.1743). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 AFN (High: 0.2181 / Low: 0.2153).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0334

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.2162) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2167), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.20%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.2162

2017 Avg (May) 0.2167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2171	0.2084	0.2135
February	0.2178	0.2123	0.2154
March	0.2181	0.2153	0.2165
April	0.2179	0.2122	0.2153
May	0.2202	0.2128	0.2162
June	0.2167	0.2097	0.2132
July	0.2155	0.2064	0.2116
August	0.2088	0.1999	0.2034
September	0.2140	0.1953	0.2045
October	0.2095	0.2024	0.2060
November	0.2077	0.1743	0.2032
December	0.2052	0.1962	0.2032