2017 AFN to COP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 AFN to COP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the AFN to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 45.3113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 41.7801.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5313 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.0302 to the December average rate of 43.1761, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 45.3113 was down 8.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 49.6144, 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 COP 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 43.3997, compared to 43.4552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0555 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 2.5510 COP (High: 44.8785 / Low: 42.3275). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2913 COP (High: 43.8172 / Low: 42.5259).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.4003 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 44.4524) against the same month in 2016 (average: 43.1669), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2854 (+2.98%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44.9532 | 43.3710 | 44.0302 |
| February | 43.8172 | 42.5259 | 43.0678 |
| March | 44.9997 | 43.0550 | 44.0805 |
| April | 43.5415 | 41.7801 | 42.6802 |
| May | 44.2108 | 42.2566 | 43.0379 |
| June | 44.8785 | 42.3275 | 43.5017 |
| July | 45.3113 | 43.6098 | 44.4524 |
| August | 44.0293 | 42.6315 | 43.3958 |
| September | 43.4988 | 42.1030 | 42.5420 |
| October | 44.3926 | 42.4785 | 43.2912 |
| November | 44.8673 | 43.2853 | 43.8738 |
| December | 43.9058 | 42.4453 | 43.1761 |