2018 SAR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.3039 AFN

YEARLY LOW

17.0344 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

19.3005 AFN

2018 SAR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 20.3039. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 17.0344.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2695 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.6092 to the December average rate of 20.1490, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 20.3039 was up 9.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 18.5861, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 101,520 AFN

2017 Average 90,579 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 85,172 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,347.38 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.3625

18.3234

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 18.7275, compared to 19.8735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1460 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.7275

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.8735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 3.2695 AFN (High: 20.3039 / Low: 17.0344). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0933 AFN (High: 18.5730 / Low: 18.4797).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.2695

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0933

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 0.1158 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 20.0803) against the same month in 2017 (average: 18.3055), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7748 (+9.70%).

2018 Avg (November) 20.0803

2017 Avg (November) 18.3055

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.8776	18.5201	18.6092
February	18.5629	18.4139	18.4934
March	18.5730	18.4797	18.5206
April	18.7580	18.4756	18.6615
May	19.1555	18.5663	18.9465
June	19.5472	18.9765	19.1339
July	19.6391	19.0647	19.4307
August	19.6067	19.2509	19.3926
September	20.2781	19.5919	19.9958
October	20.2749	20.0200	20.1926
November	20.3039	17.0344	20.0803
December	20.2701	19.9061	20.1490