2017 AFN to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 AFN to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the AFN to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 24.1600. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 17.4006.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7594 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.1905 to the December average rate of 22.7922, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 24.1600 was up 34.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 17.9952, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
AFN to CDF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 19.9582, compared to 22.9049 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.9467 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 1.9606 CDF (High: 23.8578 / Low: 21.8972). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2379 CDF (High: 22.8761 / Low: 22.6382).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.5151 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 23.2671) against the same month in 2016 (average: 14.5170), the exchange rate shifted by +8.7501 (+60.27%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.9575 | 17.4006 | 18.1905 |
| February | 19.6257 | 18.6024 | 19.0505 |
| March | 20.2938 | 19.5732 | 19.9399 |
| April | 20.7694 | 20.0681 | 20.4201 |
| May | 20.9951 | 20.6589 | 20.7990 |
| June | 21.9625 | 20.9068 | 21.3495 |
| July | 23.8578 | 21.8972 | 22.7813 |
| August | 24.1600 | 22.4339 | 23.2671 |
| September | 22.8761 | 22.6382 | 22.7520 |
| October | 23.0717 | 22.8090 | 22.9493 |
| November | 23.0649 | 22.7003 | 22.8876 |
| December | 23.2338 | 22.4225 | 22.7922 |