2018 SRD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.2139 AFN

YEARLY LOW

8.5700 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.7010 AFN

2018 SRD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SRD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 10.2139. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 8.5700.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6439 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3540 to the December average rate of 10.1355, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.2139 was up 9.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.3459, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51,069 AFN

2017 Average 45,374 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 42,850 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,219.56 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.2422

9.2002

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 9.4068, compared to 9.9953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5885 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.4068

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9953

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.6439 AFN (High: 10.2139 / Low: 8.5700). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0477 AFN (High: 9.3277 / Low: 9.2799).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.6439

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0477

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 0.0670 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0670

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 10.1012) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.2173), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8839 (+9.59%).

2018 Avg (November) 10.1012

2017 Avg (November) 9.2173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.4931	9.3004	9.3540
February	9.3218	9.2468	9.2870
March	9.3277	9.2799	9.3007
April	9.4202	9.2796	9.3710
May	9.6197	9.4201	9.5178
June	9.8162	9.5495	9.6104
July	9.8725	9.5869	9.7717
August	9.8597	9.6812	9.7521
September	10.1972	9.8528	10.0557
October	10.1990	10.0697	10.1553
November	10.2139	8.5700	10.1012
December	10.1977	10.0148	10.1355