YEARLY HIGH
0.0556 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.0527 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0541 AED

2017 AFN to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0527.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0550 to the December average rate of 0.0531, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0556 was down 0.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0560, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 278 AED
2016 Average 271 AED
Yearly Trough Low 263 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.39 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0553
0.0529
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to AED 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 0.0546, compared to 0.0536 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0546
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0536

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0010 AED (High: 0.0552 / Low: 0.0542). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AED (High: 0.0538 / Low: 0.0535).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0550) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0535), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+2.78%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0550
2016 Avg (January) 0.0535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0556 0.0548 0.0550
February 0.0553 0.0548 0.0550
March 0.0554 0.0549 0.0551
April 0.0552 0.0542 0.0545
May 0.0545 0.0536 0.0540
June 0.0543 0.0537 0.0539
July 0.0542 0.0535 0.0538
August 0.0540 0.0533 0.0537
September 0.0538 0.0535 0.0536
October 0.0540 0.0535 0.0538
November 0.0537 0.0533 0.0535
December 0.0535 0.0527 0.0531