2018 XCD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

28.1849 AFN

YEARLY LOW

23.6490 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

26.7863 AFN

2018 XCD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 28.1849. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 23.6490.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5359 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.8234 to the December average rate of 27.9702, 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 28.1849 was up 9.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 25.7910, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 140,924 AFN

2017 Average 125,696 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 118,245 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,679.37 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

28.2610

25.4267

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 25.9899, compared to 27.5827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5929 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.9899

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.5827

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 4.5359 AFN (High: 28.1849 / Low: 23.6490). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1319 AFN (High: 25.7753 / Low: 25.6434).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.5359

March Spread (Stable) ±0.1319

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1605 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1605

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 27.8752) against the same month in 2017 (average: 25.4021), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4730 (+9.74%).

2018 Avg (November) 27.8752

2017 Avg (November) 25.4021

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	26.1973	25.6998	25.8234
February	25.7592	25.5518	25.6629
March	25.7753	25.6434	25.7007
April	26.0310	25.6424	25.8951
May	26.5823	26.0308	26.3006
June	27.1251	26.3884	26.5564
July	27.2507	26.4563	26.9640
August	27.2091	26.7164	26.9122
September	28.1404	27.1901	27.7499
October	28.1453	27.7885	28.0248
November	28.1849	23.6490	27.8752
December	28.1417	27.6371	27.9702