2018 NPR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6951 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.5601 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6623 AFN

2018 NPR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.6951. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.5601.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1350 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6855 to the December average rate of 0.6688, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6951 was up 2.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6815, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,476 AFN

2017 Average 3,263 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 2,801 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 674.95 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6898

0.6389

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.6688, compared to 0.6558 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0130 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6688

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6558

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.1194 AFN (High: 0.6795 / Low: 0.5601). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 AFN (High: 0.6714 / Low: 0.6653).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1194

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.6855) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6128), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0728 (+11.87%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.6855

2017 Avg (January) 0.6128

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6951	0.6776	0.6855
February	0.6823	0.6638	0.6734
March	0.6714	0.6653	0.6676
April	0.6724	0.6577	0.6661
May	0.6647	0.6521	0.6583
June	0.6691	0.6554	0.6619
July	0.6698	0.6475	0.6632
August	0.6627	0.6471	0.6536
September	0.6616	0.6392	0.6505
October	0.6491	0.6334	0.6431
November	0.6795	0.5601	0.6555
December	0.6795	0.6580	0.6688