YEARLY HIGH
0.0151 BSD
YEARLY LOW
0.0143 BSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0147 BSD

2017 AFN to BSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to BSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0151. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 BSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0150 to the December average rate of 0.0144, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0151 was down 0.92% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0153, 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 76 BSD
2016 Average 74 BSD
Yearly Trough Low 72 BSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.84 BSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0150
0.0144
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to BSD 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 0.0149, compared to 0.0146 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0149
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0146

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0003 BSD (High: 0.0150 / Low: 0.0147). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BSD (High: 0.0146 / Low: 0.0146).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0150) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0146), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+2.75%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0150
2016 Avg (January) 0.0146

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0151 0.0149 0.0150
February 0.0150 0.0149 0.0150
March 0.0151 0.0149 0.0150
April 0.0150 0.0147 0.0148
May 0.0148 0.0146 0.0147
June 0.0148 0.0146 0.0147
July 0.0148 0.0146 0.0147
August 0.0147 0.0145 0.0146
September 0.0146 0.0146 0.0146
October 0.0147 0.0146 0.0146
November 0.0146 0.0145 0.0146
December 0.0146 0.0143 0.0144