YEARLY HIGH
142.0205 GNF
YEARLY LOW
129.0194 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
134.3719 GNF

2017 AFN to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 142.0205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 129.0194.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.0012 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 140.3399 to the December average rate of 130.2685, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 142.0205 was down 1.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 143.7871, 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 710,103 GNF
2016 Average 618,153 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 645,097 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65,005.85 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

141.3471
129.2613
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to GNF 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 137.6754, compared to 131.0684 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.6070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 137.6754
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 131.0684

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 6.3797 GNF (High: 139.8444 / Low: 133.4647). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1484 GNF (High: 131.8700 / Low: 130.7216).

April Spread (Volatile) ±6.3797
November Spread (Stable) ±1.1484

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 2.6813 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6813

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 140.3399) against the same month in 2016 (average: 112.7830), the exchange rate shifted by +27.5569 (+24.43%).

2017 Avg (January) 140.3399
2016 Avg (January) 112.7830

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 142.0205 137.9955 140.3399
February 141.3083 138.0236 140.3377
March 140.9132 138.0776 139.8687
April 139.8444 133.4647 137.5013
May 137.7848 132.9266 134.8199
June 134.2971 131.6679 133.1851
July 133.6613 130.6896 131.9912
August 131.7274 129.0194 130.5102
September 131.5129 129.2977 130.7965
October 132.2278 131.0129 131.5015
November 131.8700 130.7216 131.3428
December 131.2267 129.3900 130.2685