YEARLY HIGH
18.9762 AFN
YEARLY LOW
17.9934 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.4956 AFN

2017 AED to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AED to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 18.9762. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 17.9934.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9828 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.1697 to the December average rate of 18.8489, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 18.9762 was up 0.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 18.9327, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 94,881 AFN
2016 Average 92,270 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 89,967 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,914.18 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

18.9179
18.0898
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 18.3213, compared to 18.6698 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3484 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.3213
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.6698

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.3318 AFN (High: 18.4623 / Low: 18.1305). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0982 AFN (High: 18.6981 / Low: 18.6000).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3318
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0982

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0722 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0722

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 18.8489) against the same month in 2016 (average: 18.0916), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7572 (+4.19%).

2017 Avg (December) 18.8489
2016 Avg (December) 18.0916

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.2602 17.9934 18.1697
February 18.2359 18.0953 18.1904
March 18.2160 18.0545 18.1588
April 18.4623 18.1305 18.3591
May 18.6510 18.3372 18.5110
June 18.6236 18.4146 18.5390
July 18.6980 18.4513 18.5811
August 18.7478 18.5281 18.6350
September 18.6981 18.6000 18.6675
October 18.6872 18.5138 18.5953
November 18.7450 18.6075 18.6910
December 18.9762 18.7017 18.8489