YEARLY HIGH
0.7121 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.6842 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6967 DOP

2017 AFN to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 0.7121. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 0.6842.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0279 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6970 to the December average rate of 0.6979, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7121 was up 0.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7100, 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 3,561 DOP
2016 Average 3,392 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 3,421 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 139.67 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7077
0.6876
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to DOP 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 0.6989, compared to 0.6945 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6989
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6945

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0140 DOP (High: 0.7082 / Low: 0.6942). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 DOP (High: 0.7008 / Low: 0.6935).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0140
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.7061) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6670), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0391 (+5.86%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.7061
2016 Avg (March) 0.6670

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7008 0.6935 0.6970
February 0.7069 0.6963 0.7011
March 0.7121 0.6982 0.7061
April 0.7082 0.6942 0.7003
May 0.6996 0.6907 0.6949
June 0.6983 0.6901 0.6938
July 0.6958 0.6845 0.6923
August 0.6949 0.6842 0.6893
September 0.6998 0.6870 0.6909
October 0.7038 0.6920 0.6977
November 0.7035 0.6914 0.6993
December 0.7023 0.6933 0.6979