2018 NZD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

52.6405 AFN

YEARLY LOW

43.8551 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

50.0699 AFN

2018 NZD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 52.6405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 43.8551.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.7855 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.6244 to the December average rate of 51.4416, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 52.6405 was up 2.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 51.5821, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 263,203 AFN

2017 Average 241,495 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 219,275 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,927.29 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

51.7391

48.1698

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 50.2516, compared to 49.8882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3634 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.2516

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.8882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 8.5209 AFN (High: 52.3760 / Low: 43.8551). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0681 AFN (High: 50.9848 / Low: 49.9167).

November Spread (Volatile) ±8.5209

March Spread (Stable) ±1.0681

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.2446 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2446

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 51.4416) against the same month in 2017 (average: 48.2384), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2032 (+6.64%).

2018 Avg (December) 51.4416

2017 Avg (December) 48.2384

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	51.3621	49.2227	50.6244
February	51.3999	50.1241	50.6581
March	50.9848	49.9167	50.3736
April	51.7545	49.4975	50.6557
May	50.0945	48.8466	49.4111
June	50.3096	49.1703	49.7864
July	50.3464	48.2411	49.4845
August	49.3704	47.6570	48.4672
September	50.6877	48.3158	49.4813
October	50.1176	48.7409	49.4131
November	52.3760	43.8551	51.0414
December	52.6405	50.2761	51.4416