YEARLY HIGH
0.3551 HNL
YEARLY LOW
0.3380 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3455 HNL

2017 AFN to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.3551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 26, dropping to 0.3380.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0171 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3499 to the December average rate of 0.3414, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3551 was down 0.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3551, 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 1,776 HNL
2016 Average 1,680 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 1,690 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85.55 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3536
0.3399
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to HNL 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 0.3485, compared to 0.3425 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3485
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3425

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0136 HNL (High: 0.3551 / Low: 0.3415). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 HNL (High: 0.3452 / Low: 0.3428).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0136
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3499) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3270), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0228 (+6.98%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3499
2016 Avg (January) 0.3270

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3551 0.3415 0.3499
February 0.3540 0.3501 0.3524
March 0.3532 0.3478 0.3522
April 0.3528 0.3454 0.3476
May 0.3483 0.3427 0.3450
June 0.3452 0.3428 0.3440
July 0.3451 0.3387 0.3429
August 0.3435 0.3380 0.3410
September 0.3440 0.3405 0.3418
October 0.3466 0.3422 0.3440
November 0.3451 0.3418 0.3439
December 0.3438 0.3388 0.3414