YEARLY HIGH
0.0203 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0176 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0191 CAD

2017 AFN to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 0.0203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 0.0176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0198 to the December average rate of 0.0184, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0203 was down 4.35% 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 102 CAD
2016 Average 98 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 88 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.39 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0203
0.0177
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to CAD 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 0.0198, compared to 0.0184 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0198
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0184

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0010 CAD (High: 0.0191 / Low: 0.0182). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 CAD (High: 0.0188 / Low: 0.0185).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.0200) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0189), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+6.05%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.0200
2016 Avg (May) 0.0189

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0201 0.0195 0.0198
February 0.0199 0.0195 0.0196
March 0.0203 0.0199 0.0201
April 0.0202 0.0196 0.0199
May 0.0203 0.0196 0.0200
June 0.0199 0.0191 0.0195
July 0.0191 0.0182 0.0186
August 0.0186 0.0182 0.0184
September 0.0182 0.0176 0.0179
October 0.0188 0.0182 0.0184
November 0.0188 0.0185 0.0186
December 0.0187 0.0180 0.0184