YEARLY HIGH
18.7792 AFN
YEARLY LOW
10.4655 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.3610 AFN

2018 TRY to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TRY to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 18.7792. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 10.4655.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.3137 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.5063 to the December average rate of 14.2346, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18.7792 was down 6.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 20.1215, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 938,961 AFN
2017 Average 932,875 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 523,277 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 415,683.67 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

19.1679
11.2290
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 17.2462, compared to 13.4759 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.7703 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.2462
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.4759

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 4.0608 AFN (High: 14.5263 / Low: 10.4655). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4428 AFN (High: 18.6010 / Low: 18.1581).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.0608
February Spread (Stable) ±0.4428

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.9302 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9302

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 18.5063) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.8461), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6602 (+3.70%).

2018 Avg (January) 18.5063
2017 Avg (January) 17.8461

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.7792 18.2528 18.5063
February 18.6010 18.1581 18.3226
March 18.2791 17.2935 17.8461
April 17.5705 16.9103 17.2273
May 17.1211 15.0962 16.0688
June 15.9809 15.0848 15.5060
July 16.1033 14.6856 15.2810
August 14.5263 10.4655 12.3508
September 12.6029 11.0724 11.8906
October 13.7340 12.2521 13.0415
November 14.6628 11.9728 14.0569
December 14.6329 14.0779 14.2346