2018 MMK to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0532 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.0402 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0504 AFN

2018 MMK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MMK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 0.0532. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.0402.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0130 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0519 to the December average rate of 0.0483, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0532 was up 3.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0515, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 266 AFN

2017 Average 250 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 201 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 64.79 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0532

0.0466

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 0.0522, compared to 0.0485 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0522

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0485

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0077 AFN (High: 0.0480 / Low: 0.0402). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 AFN (High: 0.0521 / Low: 0.0518).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0077

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0525) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0496), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+5.90%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0525

2017 Avg (April) 0.0496

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0525	0.0513	0.0519
February	0.0523	0.0515	0.0520
March	0.0521	0.0518	0.0519
April	0.0532	0.0519	0.0525
May	0.0530	0.0521	0.0526
June	0.0529	0.0513	0.0523
July	0.0523	0.0496	0.0510
August	0.0496	0.0472	0.0485
September	0.0492	0.0466	0.0478
October	0.0498	0.0466	0.0482
November	0.0480	0.0402	0.0471
December	0.0491	0.0477	0.0483