2018 VUV to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7009 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.5776 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6707 AFN

2018 VUV to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 0.7009. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.5776.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1234 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6631 to the December average rate of 0.6820, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7009 was up 5.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6649, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,505 AFN

2017 Average 3,178 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 2,888 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 616.81 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6944

0.6555

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 0.6619, compared to 0.6795 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6619

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6795

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.1127 AFN (High: 0.6903 / Low: 0.5776). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0112 AFN (High: 0.6627 / Low: 0.6516).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1127

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0112

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.6912) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6578), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0334 (+5.08%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.6912

2017 Avg (September) 0.6578

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6751	0.6547	0.6631
February	0.6743	0.6491	0.6609
March	0.6627	0.6516	0.6588
April	0.6700	0.6514	0.6610
May	0.6711	0.6512	0.6601
June	0.6772	0.6548	0.6674
July	0.6815	0.6573	0.6714
August	0.6777	0.6655	0.6703
September	0.7009	0.6773	0.6912
October	0.6969	0.6739	0.6822
November	0.6903	0.5776	0.6801
December	0.6918	0.6723	0.6820