YEARLY HIGH
0.0154 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0138 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0145 CHF

2017 AFN to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0154. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 0.0138.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0151 to the December average rate of 0.0142, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0154 was down 1.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0155, 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 77 CHF
2016 Average 73 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 69 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.87 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0152
0.0139
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to CHF 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 0.0148, compared to 0.0142 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) 0.0148
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0006 CHF (High: 0.0148 / Low: 0.0142). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 CHF (High: 0.0143 / Low: 0.0141).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0151) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0147), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+2.90%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0151
2016 Avg (January) 0.0147

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0154 0.0148 0.0151
February 0.0151 0.0148 0.0150
March 0.0152 0.0148 0.0150
April 0.0150 0.0147 0.0148
May 0.0148 0.0142 0.0145
June 0.0143 0.0141 0.0142
July 0.0143 0.0138 0.0141
August 0.0142 0.0139 0.0141
September 0.0142 0.0138 0.0140
October 0.0146 0.0141 0.0144
November 0.0146 0.0143 0.0144
December 0.0144 0.0140 0.0142