<human>:  When did the Asian financial crisis start and when did it end?
<bot>: The Asian financial crisis started in 1997 and ended in 1998. The Asian financial crisis was a global economic crisis that began in Thailand, spread to Indonesia, South Korea, and other Asian countries, and then eventually spread to other countries in Asia, Europe, and North America. The Asian financial crisis was caused by a combination of factors, including a decline in export demand, high interest rates, and a banking crisis.