2018 PLN to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.9511 AFN

YEARLY LOW

16.9087 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.0583 AFN

2018 PLN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 20.9511. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 16.9087.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0424 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.4650 to the December average rate of 20.0457, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 20.9511 was up 4.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 19.9845, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 419,022 AFN

2017 Average 361,199 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 338,174 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 80,847.84 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.6562

19.3513

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 20.1532, compared to 19.9635 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1897 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.1532

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.9635

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 3.2945 AFN (High: 20.2032 / Low: 16.9087). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3527 AFN (High: 20.1675 / Low: 19.8148).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.2945

December Spread (Stable) ±0.3527

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.8832 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8832

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 20.4895) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.0514), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4381 (+20.16%).

2018 Avg (April) 20.4895

2017 Avg (April) 17.0514

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.9085	19.9351	20.4650
February	20.9179	20.3043	20.5474
March	20.5830	20.1351	20.3506
April	20.9511	20.0500	20.4895
May	19.8945	19.0189	19.6063
June	19.7417	19.1893	19.4601
July	20.0032	19.1933	19.7068
August	20.1343	19.1296	19.5877
September	20.7986	19.8100	20.3172
October	20.5371	19.5692	20.2078
November	20.2032	16.9087	19.9155
December	20.1675	19.8148	20.0457