YEARLY HIGH
1.6871 DZD
YEARLY LOW
1.5771 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6325 DZD

2017 AFN to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 6, valuing the pair at 1.6871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 1.5771.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1100 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6479 to the December average rate of 1.6629, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.6871 was up 0.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.6819, 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 8,436 DZD
2016 Average 8,072 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 7,886 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 549.91 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.6824
1.5830
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to DZD 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 1.6270, compared to 1.6380 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6270
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6380

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0530 DZD (High: 1.6301 / Low: 1.5771). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0164 DZD (High: 1.5984 / Low: 1.5820).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0530
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0164

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0288 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0288

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.6741) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.6671), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0070 (+0.42%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.6741
2016 Avg (November) 1.6671

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6672 1.6368 1.6479
February 1.6521 1.6345 1.6448
March 1.6580 1.6364 1.6459
April 1.6512 1.6114 1.6305
May 1.6229 1.5832 1.6017
June 1.5984 1.5820 1.5913
July 1.6051 1.5817 1.5916
August 1.6301 1.5771 1.6009
September 1.6551 1.6136 1.6280
October 1.6863 1.6577 1.6705
November 1.6871 1.6628 1.6741
December 1.6806 1.6479 1.6629