YEARLY HIGH
0.0097 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0078 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0090 AFN

2018 UZS to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UZS to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 0.0097. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.0078.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0086 to the December average rate of 0.0091, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0097 was down 53.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0210, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 48 AFN
2017 Average 76 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 39 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.52 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0095
0.0084
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UZS 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 0.0087, compared to 0.0093 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0087
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0093

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0014 AFN (High: 0.0092 / Low: 0.0078). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AFN (High: 0.0085 / Low: 0.0085).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0094) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0095), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.76%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0094
2017 Avg (September) 0.0095

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0087 0.0085 0.0086
February 0.0085 0.0084 0.0085
March 0.0085 0.0085 0.0085
April 0.0087 0.0085 0.0086
May 0.0090 0.0087 0.0088
June 0.0093 0.0089 0.0091
July 0.0094 0.0092 0.0093
August 0.0094 0.0093 0.0093
September 0.0097 0.0093 0.0094
October 0.0094 0.0091 0.0092
November 0.0092 0.0078 0.0091
December 0.0091 0.0090 0.0091