2018 MGA to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0225 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.0177 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0217 AFN

2018 MGA to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MGA to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.0225. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.0177.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0048 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0215 to the December average rate of 0.0213, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0225 was down 4.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0236, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 113 AFN

2017 Average 109 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 89 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.02 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0222

0.0208

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.0217, compared to 0.0216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0217

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0216

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0036 AFN (High: 0.0213 / Low: 0.0177). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AFN (High: 0.0222 / Low: 0.0218).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0221) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0209), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+5.29%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0221

2017 Avg (March) 0.0209

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0217	0.0213	0.0215
February	0.0223	0.0215	0.0219
March	0.0225	0.0216	0.0221
April	0.0220	0.0214	0.0218
May	0.0221	0.0215	0.0218
June	0.0221	0.0210	0.0213
July	0.0223	0.0213	0.0218
August	0.0222	0.0218	0.0220
September	0.0223	0.0217	0.0220
October	0.0220	0.0213	0.0216
November	0.0213	0.0177	0.0209
December	0.0216	0.0206	0.0213