2018 LRD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5718 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.4042 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5056 AFN

2018 LRD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.5718. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.4042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1676 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5502 to the December average rate of 0.4796, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5718 was down 25.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7630, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,859 AFN

2017 Average 3,297 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 2,021 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 838.19 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5583

0.4617

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.5331, compared to 0.4781 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0550 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5331

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4781

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0776 AFN (High: 0.4818 / Low: 0.4042). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 AFN (High: 0.5327 / Low: 0.5266).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0776

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0345 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0345

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.5495) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7091), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1596 (-22.51%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.5495

2017 Avg (February) 0.7091

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5663	0.5377	0.5502
February	0.5718	0.5299	0.5495
March	0.5327	0.5266	0.5299
April	0.5380	0.5265	0.5338
May	0.5409	0.5169	0.5310
June	0.5188	0.4853	0.5042
July	0.4883	0.4440	0.4697
August	0.4778	0.4706	0.4739
September	0.4921	0.4714	0.4844
October	0.4865	0.4795	0.4835
November	0.4818	0.4042	0.4776
December	0.4827	0.4742	0.4796