YEARLY HIGH
0.7552 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.6173 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7226 AFN

2018 RSD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RSD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 0.7552. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.6173.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1379 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7179 to the December average rate of 0.7271, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7552 was up 6.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7065, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,776 AFN
2017 Average 3,170 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 3,087 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 689.44 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7416
0.7068
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 0.7190, compared to 0.7262 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7190
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7262

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.1187 AFN (High: 0.7360 / Low: 0.6173). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0116 AFN (High: 0.7305 / Low: 0.7189).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1187
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0116

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0157 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.7387) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6851), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0536 (+7.82%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.7387
2017 Avg (September) 0.6851

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7299 0.7022 0.7179
February 0.7325 0.7178 0.7238
March 0.7305 0.7189 0.7247
April 0.7368 0.7188 0.7268
May 0.7195 0.6980 0.7111
June 0.7259 0.7002 0.7097
July 0.7328 0.7063 0.7219
August 0.7275 0.7003 0.7108
September 0.7552 0.7210 0.7387
October 0.7451 0.7184 0.7347
November 0.7360 0.6173 0.7240
December 0.7320 0.7203 0.7271