2018 SDG to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 SDG to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the SDG to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 10.0935. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 1.3499.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.7436 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9526 to the December average rate of 1.5882, the exchange rate registered a net change of -84.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.0935 was down 3.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.4836, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SDG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
SDG to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.0030, compared to 3.0252 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9778 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 6.0644 AFN (High: 9.8894 / Low: 3.8250). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0241 AFN (High: 1.5941 / Low: 1.5700).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 5.5098 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 9.9526) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.3712), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4187 (-4.04%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0935 | 9.8823 | 9.9526 |
| February | 9.8894 | 3.8250 | 4.4428 |
| March | 3.8665 | 3.8170 | 3.8408 |
| April | 3.9031 | 3.8293 | 3.8660 |
| May | 3.9900 | 3.8721 | 3.9350 |
| June | 4.0726 | 3.9389 | 3.9806 |
| July | 4.0905 | 3.9690 | 4.0467 |
| August | 4.0845 | 4.0051 | 4.0359 |
| September | 4.2239 | 4.0655 | 4.1608 |
| October | 4.2106 | 1.5733 | 2.7385 |
| November | 1.5989 | 1.3499 | 1.5810 |
| December | 1.5941 | 1.5700 | 1.5882 |