2018 XDR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

106.6625 AFN

YEARLY LOW

88.7893 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

102.5927 AFN

2018 XDR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 14, valuing the pair at 106.6625. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 88.7893.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.8732 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 100.3611 to the December average rate of 105.1591, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 106.6625 was up 7.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 99.1169, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 533,313 AFN

2017 Average 471,231 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 443,947 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 89,365.89 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

106.1746

99.8326

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 101.0473, compared to 104.1381 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0908 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 101.0473

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 104.1381

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 17.0805 AFN (High: 105.8699 / Low: 88.7893). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1685 AFN (High: 101.4253 / Low: 100.2567).

November Spread (Volatile) ±17.0805

March Spread (Stable) ±1.1685

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.8625 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8625

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 105.1296) against the same month in 2017 (average: 97.4237), the exchange rate shifted by +7.7059 (+7.91%).

2018 Avg (September) 105.1296

2017 Avg (September) 97.4237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	101.4322	98.9780	100.3611
February	101.4377	100.0356	100.7503
March	101.4253	100.2567	100.8945
April	102.3485	100.7192	101.4711
May	102.1110	100.7682	101.3265
June	103.1117	100.6728	101.4804
July	103.7685	99.9158	102.3662
August	103.1560	101.0669	101.7441
September	106.6625	103.0405	105.1296
October	106.3949	104.2892	105.6461
November	105.8699	88.7893	104.7836
December	105.6997	103.9611	105.1591