2018 PEN to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

23.0475 AFN

YEARLY LOW

19.0205 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

22.0241 AFN

2018 PEN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 23.0475. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 19.0205.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0271 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.7011 to the December average rate of 22.4671, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 23.0475 was up 7.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 21.4959, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 115,238 AFN

2017 Average 104,202 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 95,102 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,135.26 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

22.8684

21.2099

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 21.6248, compared to 22.4234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7986 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.6248

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.4234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 3.5435 AFN (High: 22.5640 / Low: 19.0205). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3632 AFN (High: 21.5922 / Low: 21.2290).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.5435

March Spread (Stable) ±0.3632

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3999 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3999

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 22.6618) against the same month in 2017 (average: 21.1231), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5387 (+7.28%).

2018 Avg (September) 22.6618

2017 Avg (September) 21.1231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	21.9840	21.4794	21.7011
February	21.6337	21.1630	21.3481
March	21.5922	21.2290	21.3714
April	21.8479	21.4754	21.6658
May	21.9795	21.4662	21.7180
June	22.3777	21.8059	21.9445
July	22.4274	21.8054	22.2454
August	22.3260	21.8942	22.1058
September	23.0475	22.2326	22.6618
October	22.8788	22.3078	22.7302
November	22.5640	19.0205	22.3303
December	22.6898	22.1962	22.4671