2018 LBP to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0504 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.0425 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0479 AFN

2018 LBP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.0504. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.0425.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0078 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0461 to the December average rate of 0.0501, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0504 was up 9.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0461, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 252 AFN

2017 Average 225 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 213 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.20 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0505

0.0454

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0464, compared to 0.0493 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0464

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0493

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0078 AFN (High: 0.0504 / Low: 0.0425). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 AFN (High: 0.0460 / Low: 0.0456).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0078

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0498) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0454), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+9.77%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0498

2017 Avg (November) 0.0454

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0467	0.0455	0.0461
February	0.0461	0.0456	0.0458
March	0.0460	0.0456	0.0459
April	0.0466	0.0457	0.0463
May	0.0475	0.0462	0.0470
June	0.0484	0.0470	0.0475
July	0.0489	0.0472	0.0482
August	0.0486	0.0475	0.0481
September	0.0502	0.0484	0.0495
October	0.0504	0.0496	0.0501
November	0.0504	0.0425	0.0498
December	0.0504	0.0495	0.0501