2018 THB to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3433 AFN

YEARLY LOW

1.9449 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2405 AFN

2018 THB to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the THB to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 2.3433. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 1.9449.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3985 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1891 to the December average rate of 2.3111, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3433 was up 9.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.1401, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 THB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 585,828 AFN

2017 Average 501,164 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 486,215 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 99,613.03 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3233

2.1769

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB 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 2.2141, compared to 2.2670 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0530 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2141

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2670

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.3733 AFN (High: 2.3181 / Low: 1.9449). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0274 AFN (High: 2.2339 / Low: 2.2065).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3733

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0274

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0249 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0249

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 2.3107) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0555), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2552 (+12.42%).

2018 Avg (October) 2.3107

2017 Avg (October) 2.0555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2189	2.1351	2.1891
February	2.2186	2.1808	2.2032
March	2.2339	2.2065	2.2214
April	2.2528	2.2187	2.2358
May	2.2527	2.1986	2.2245
June	2.2426	2.1735	2.2104
July	2.2220	2.1375	2.1911
August	2.2554	2.1659	2.2022
September	2.3424	2.2420	2.3013
October	2.3433	2.2575	2.3107
November	2.3181	1.9449	2.2858
December	2.3400	2.2921	2.3111