YEARLY HIGH
8.0838 AFN
YEARLY LOW
6.8373 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.9128 AFN

2018 TJS to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TJS to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 8.0838. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 6.8373.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2466 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.9133 to the December average rate of 8.0223, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8.0838 was down 4.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.5023, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 40,419 AFN
2017 Average 39,575 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 34,186 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,232.90 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

8.0720
7.6934
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TJS 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 7.8954, compared to 7.9302 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0348 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.8954
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.9302

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.2466 AFN (High: 8.0838 / Low: 6.8373). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0476 AFN (High: 7.9031 / Low: 7.8555).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.2466
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0476

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.1121 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 7.9987) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.7915), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2072 (+2.66%).

2018 Avg (November) 7.9987
2017 Avg (November) 7.7915

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.0331 7.8467 7.9133
February 7.8903 7.8246 7.8606
March 7.9031 7.8555 7.8745
April 7.9439 7.8504 7.9033
May 7.9925 7.8630 7.9196
June 7.9949 7.8442 7.9012
July 8.0221 7.5811 7.8371
August 7.8088 7.6731 7.7250
September 8.0748 7.7944 7.9578
October 8.0727 7.9519 8.0405
November 8.0838 6.8373 7.9987
December 8.0712 7.9299 8.0223