YEARLY HIGH
11.3486 AFN
YEARLY LOW
9.5587 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.7355 AFN

2018 TTD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TTD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 11.3486. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 9.5587.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7899 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.3608 to the December average rate of 11.1861, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.3486 was up 9.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.3605, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 56,743 AFN
2017 Average 50,459 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 47,794 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,949.33 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.3313
10.1883
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TTD 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 10.4141, compared to 11.0570 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6429 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.4141
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.0570

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.7899 AFN (High: 11.3486 / Low: 9.5587). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1184 AFN (High: 10.3381 / Low: 10.2197).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.7899
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1184

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0709 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0709

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 11.1859) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.2022), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9837 (+9.64%).

2018 Avg (November) 11.1859
2017 Avg (November) 10.2022

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.5277 10.2401 10.3608
February 10.3381 10.2197 10.2899
March 10.3477 10.1613 10.2835
April 10.4428 10.1548 10.3562
May 10.6554 10.3412 10.5443
June 10.8833 10.5582 10.6500
July 10.9288 10.6013 10.8141
August 10.9146 10.7180 10.7959
September 11.2798 10.8977 11.1237
October 11.2830 11.1191 11.2361
November 11.3486 9.5587 11.1859
December 11.2804 11.0207 11.1861