YEARLY HIGH
0.0495 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0450 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0470 BRL

2017 AFN to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 0.0495. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.0450.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0479 to the December average rate of 0.0476, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0495 was down 18.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0604, 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 247 BRL
2016 Average 257 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 225 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.47 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0487
0.0454
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to BRL 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 0.0472, compared to 0.0468 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0472
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0468

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0039 BRL (High: 0.0495 / Low: 0.0456). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 BRL (High: 0.0470 / Low: 0.0460).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.0471) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0516), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0044 (-8.54%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.0471
2016 Avg (May) 0.0516

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0492 0.0470 0.0479
February 0.0469 0.0457 0.0465
March 0.0479 0.0459 0.0468
April 0.0470 0.0460 0.0466
May 0.0495 0.0456 0.0471
June 0.0492 0.0476 0.0484
July 0.0487 0.0458 0.0469
August 0.0469 0.0455 0.0461
September 0.0466 0.0450 0.0457
October 0.0482 0.0459 0.0467
November 0.0482 0.0467 0.0475
December 0.0482 0.0469 0.0476