YEARLY HIGH
0.0208 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0181 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0192 AUD

2017 AFN to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.0181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0201 to the December average rate of 0.0189, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0208 was down 2.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0213, 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 104 AUD
2016 Average 99 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 91 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.43 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0203
0.0181
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to AUD 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 0.0197, compared to 0.0187 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) 0.0197
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0187

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0011 AUD (High: 0.0193 / Low: 0.0182). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AUD (High: 0.0198 / Low: 0.0195).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0201) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0208), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-3.25%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0201
2016 Avg (January) 0.0208

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0208 0.0198 0.0201
February 0.0197 0.0194 0.0195
March 0.0200 0.0193 0.0197
April 0.0198 0.0195 0.0197
May 0.0201 0.0196 0.0198
June 0.0198 0.0192 0.0194
July 0.0193 0.0182 0.0188
August 0.0187 0.0184 0.0185
September 0.0186 0.0181 0.0183
October 0.0191 0.0186 0.0188
November 0.0193 0.0189 0.0191
December 0.0194 0.0184 0.0189