YEARLY HIGH
2.6988 DJF
YEARLY LOW
2.5619 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6322 DJF

2017 AFN to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 2.6988. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 2.5619.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1369 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6778 to the December average rate of 2.5822, 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 2.6988 was down 0.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.7152, 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 13,494 DJF
2016 Average 13,112 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 12,810 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 684.41 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.6925
2.5721
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to DJF 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 2.6577, compared to 2.6067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0510 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6577
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6067

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0484 DJF (High: 2.6846 / Low: 2.6361). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0158 DJF (High: 2.6167 / Low: 2.6009).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0484
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0158

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0307 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0307

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 2.6825) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.5944), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0881 (+3.39%).

2017 Avg (March) 2.6825
2016 Avg (March) 2.5944

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6937 2.6546 2.6778
February 2.6899 2.6713 2.6778
March 2.6988 2.6749 2.6825
April 2.6846 2.6361 2.6517
May 2.6546 2.6096 2.6306
June 2.6401 2.6164 2.6257
July 2.6398 2.6030 2.6187
August 2.6241 2.5833 2.6082
September 2.6167 2.6009 2.6070
October 2.6317 2.6047 2.6185
November 2.6187 2.5968 2.6054
December 2.5995 2.5619 2.5822