YEARLY HIGH
1.0360 HTG
YEARLY LOW
0.8839 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9572 HTG

2017 AFN to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 1.0360. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 0.8839.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1521 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0011 to the December average rate of 0.9226, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0360 was up 1.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0221, 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 5,180 HTG
2016 Average 4,652 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 4,420 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 760.47 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0255
0.9003
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to HTG 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 0.9926, compared to 0.9219 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0707 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9926
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9219

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.1024 HTG (High: 1.0085 / Low: 0.9061). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0082 HTG (High: 0.9155 / Low: 0.9073).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1024
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0082

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0866 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0866

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 1.0023) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9034), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0989 (+10.94%).

2017 Avg (March) 1.0023
2016 Avg (March) 0.9034

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0150 0.9879 1.0011
February 1.0140 0.9927 1.0015
March 1.0360 0.9712 1.0023
April 1.0301 1.0089 1.0151
May 1.0227 1.0030 1.0111
June 1.0085 0.9061 0.9244
July 0.9155 0.9073 0.9107
August 0.9742 0.8839 0.9285
September 0.9284 0.9165 0.9215
October 0.9374 0.9186 0.9258
November 0.9300 0.9137 0.9223
December 0.9332 0.9151 0.9226