2018 SGD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

55.5928 AFN

YEARLY LOW

46.5460 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

53.6460 AFN

2018 SGD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 55.5928. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 46.5460.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.0468 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.8041 to the December average rate of 55.1344, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 55.5928 was up 6.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 52.0741, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 277,964 AFN

2017 Average 246,203 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 232,730 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,233.77 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

55.3933

52.2864

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 52.9402, compared to 54.3518 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.9402

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.3518

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 8.9165 AFN (High: 55.4626 / Low: 46.5460). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6441 AFN (High: 53.1647 / Low: 52.5206).

November Spread (Volatile) ±8.9165

March Spread (Stable) ±0.6441

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3450 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3450

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 54.6910) against the same month in 2017 (average: 50.7893), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9016 (+7.68%).

2018 Avg (September) 54.6910

2017 Avg (September) 50.7893

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	53.3130	51.9920	52.8041
February	53.0864	52.2135	52.5453
March	53.1647	52.5206	52.8113
April	53.6378	52.7789	53.1774
May	53.5882	52.4736	53.0735
June	53.7867	52.5598	53.2295
July	54.2468	52.2308	53.4748
August	53.9151	52.7388	53.1298
September	55.5928	53.5375	54.6910
October	55.3297	54.2042	54.8943
November	55.4626	46.5460	54.7867
December	55.5616	54.4253	55.1344