YEARLY HIGH
0.0302 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0287 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0294 BBD

2017 AFN to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 0.0302. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0300 to the December average rate of 0.0289, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0302 was down 1.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0306, 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 151 BBD
2016 Average 148 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 143 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.33 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0301
0.0288
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to BBD 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 0.0297, compared to 0.0292 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0297
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0292

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0005 BBD (High: 0.0300 / Low: 0.0295). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.0293 / Low: 0.0291).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.0300) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0292), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+2.68%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.0300
2016 Avg (March) 0.0292

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0301 0.0299 0.0300
February 0.0301 0.0298 0.0299
March 0.0302 0.0299 0.0300
April 0.0300 0.0295 0.0297
May 0.0297 0.0292 0.0294
June 0.0296 0.0292 0.0294
July 0.0295 0.0291 0.0293
August 0.0294 0.0290 0.0292
September 0.0293 0.0291 0.0292
October 0.0294 0.0291 0.0293
November 0.0293 0.0290 0.0291
December 0.0291 0.0287 0.0289