2017 AFN to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7602 JPY

YEARLY LOW

1.5738 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6511 JPY

2017 AFN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1.7602. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 1.5738.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1864 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7235 to the December average rate of 1.6313, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.7602 was down 1.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.7784, 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 8,801 JPY

2016 Average 8,024 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 7,869 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 932.04 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.7355

1.5918

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to JPY 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 1.6701, compared to 1.6320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0381 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6701

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6320

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0744 JPY (High: 1.7312 / Low: 1.6568). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0312 JPY (High: 1.6704 / Low: 1.6391).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0744

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0312

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 0.0607 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0607

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.7235) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7273), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0038 (-0.22%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.7235

2016 Avg (January) 1.7273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7602	1.6884	1.7235
February	1.7069	1.6739	1.6910
March	1.7312	1.6568	1.6940
April	1.6685	1.6054	1.6334
May	1.6813	1.6246	1.6501
June	1.6589	1.6031	1.6286
July	1.6710	1.6197	1.6451
August	1.6221	1.5841	1.6038
September	1.6457	1.5738	1.6150
October	1.6704	1.6391	1.6535
November	1.6644	1.6143	1.6434
December	1.6519	1.6176	1.6313