2018 QAR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.9210 AFN

YEARLY LOW

17.5824 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

19.8807 AFN

2018 QAR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 20.9210. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 17.5824.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3387 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.1723 to the December average rate of 20.7291, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 20.9210 was up 9.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 19.1561, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 104,605 AFN

2017 Average 92,396 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 87,912 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,693.39 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.9810

18.8722

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 19.2913, compared to 20.4702 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1790 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.2913

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.4702

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 3.3387 AFN (High: 20.9210 / Low: 17.5824). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0973 AFN (High: 19.1287 / Low: 19.0314).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.3387

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0973

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1244 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1244

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 20.6969) against the same month in 2017 (average: 18.0410), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6558 (+14.72%).

2018 Avg (November) 20.6969

2017 Avg (November) 18.0410

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	19.4451	19.0731	19.1723
February	19.1206	18.9608	19.0479
March	19.1287	19.0314	19.0739
April	19.3184	19.0332	19.2202
May	19.7308	19.3215	19.5221
June	20.1338	19.5843	19.7111
July	20.2270	19.6373	20.0142
August	20.1933	19.8304	19.9810
September	20.8869	20.1797	20.5949
October	20.8910	20.6262	20.8052
November	20.9210	17.5824	20.6969
December	20.8883	20.4684	20.7291