2018 SYP to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1479 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.1241 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1406 AFN

2018 SYP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SYP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.1479. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.1241.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0238 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1355 to the December average rate of 0.1468, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1479 was down 53.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3205, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 740 AFN

2017 Average 1,216 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 620 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 119.11 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1483

0.1334

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.1364, compared to 0.1447 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1364

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1447

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0238 AFN (High: 0.1479 / Low: 0.1241). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 AFN (High: 0.1353 / Low: 0.1346).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0238

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.1463) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1333), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0130 (+9.74%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.1463

2017 Avg (November) 0.1333

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1375	0.1349	0.1355
February	0.1352	0.1341	0.1347
March	0.1353	0.1346	0.1349
April	0.1366	0.1346	0.1359
May	0.1397	0.1366	0.1380
June	0.1424	0.1385	0.1394
July	0.1430	0.1388	0.1415
August	0.1428	0.1402	0.1412
September	0.1477	0.1425	0.1456
October	0.1477	0.1458	0.1471
November	0.1479	0.1241	0.1463
December	0.1478	0.1450	0.1468