2018 MYR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.3764 AFN

YEARLY LOW

15.2450 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.9367 AFN

2018 MYR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 18.3764. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 15.2450.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1314 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.6470 to the December average rate of 18.1180, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18.3764 was up 7.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 17.1415, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 367,529 AFN

2017 Average 316,378 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 304,900 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 62,628.99 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

18.2654

17.5908

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 17.8359, compared to 18.0375 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.8359

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.0375

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 2.9385 AFN (High: 18.1835 / Low: 15.2450). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1852 AFN (High: 18.0912 / Low: 17.9060).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.9385

April Spread (Stable) ±0.1852

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2327 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2327

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 18.1194) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16.2721), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8473 (+11.35%).

2018 Avg (September) 18.1194

2017 Avg (September) 16.2721

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.9389	17.1221	17.6470
February	17.8791	17.5552	17.7257
March	17.9959	17.6769	17.7908
April	18.0912	17.9060	18.0018
May	18.0549	17.4867	17.9002
June	18.1831	17.8255	17.9501
July	18.2250	17.5999	18.0004
August	17.9110	17.6859	17.7677
September	18.3764	17.8060	18.1194
October	18.3109	17.9472	18.2092
November	18.1835	15.2450	18.0101
December	18.2907	17.8814	18.1180