2018 RON to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.1756 AFN

YEARLY LOW

15.6187 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.3587 AFN

2018 RON to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 19.1756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 15.6187.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5569 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.3052 to the December average rate of 18.4961, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 19.1756 was up 7.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 17.9208, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 95,878 AFN

2017 Average 84,034 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 78,093 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,784.52 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

18.8979

17.8865

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 18.2636, compared to 18.4539 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1903 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.2636

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.4539

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 3.0384 AFN (High: 18.6570 / Low: 15.6187). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3088 AFN (High: 18.6437 / Low: 18.3349).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.0384

December Spread (Stable) ±0.3088

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 0.3327 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3327

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 18.8137) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.7666), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0471 (+5.89%).

2018 Avg (September) 18.8137

2017 Avg (September) 17.7666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.5913	17.8852	18.3052
February	18.6870	18.2086	18.3945
March	18.5660	18.2466	18.3767
April	18.7562	18.2304	18.4334
May	18.3799	17.7416	18.1007
June	18.3675	17.7282	17.9708
July	18.5595	17.9045	18.3225
August	18.5659	17.7229	18.0734
September	19.1756	18.3739	18.8137
October	18.8737	18.2188	18.6443
November	18.6570	15.6187	18.3734
December	18.6437	18.3349	18.4961