2018 TMT to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 TMT to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the TMT to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 76.1752. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 63.9149.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.2603 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.7892 to the December average rate of 75.5909, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 76.1752 was up 9.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 69.7015, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TMT based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
TMT to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 70.2389, compared to 74.5438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.3049 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 12.2603 AFN (High: 76.1752 / Low: 63.9149). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3565 AFN (High: 69.6590 / Low: 69.3025).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.4338 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 75.3348) against the same month in 2017 (average: 68.6505), the exchange rate shifted by +6.6842 (+9.74%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70.7995 | 69.4550 | 69.7892 |
| February | 69.6155 | 69.0550 | 69.3553 |
| March | 69.6590 | 69.3025 | 69.4574 |
| April | 70.3500 | 69.3000 | 69.9828 |
| May | 71.8400 | 70.3495 | 71.0787 |
| June | 73.3071 | 71.3160 | 71.7701 |
| July | 73.6465 | 71.4995 | 72.8716 |
| August | 73.5340 | 72.2025 | 72.7315 |
| September | 76.0509 | 73.4825 | 74.9955 |
| October | 76.0642 | 75.0999 | 75.7386 |
| November | 76.1752 | 63.9149 | 75.3348 |
| December | 76.0544 | 74.6907 | 75.5909 |