YEARLY HIGH
1.0463 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.8148 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0123 KGS

2017 AFN to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.0463. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.8148.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2315 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0391 to the December average rate of 1.0057, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0463 was down 5.77% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.1104, 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 5,231 KGS
2016 Average 5,159 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 4,074 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,157.42 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0437
0.9895
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to KGS 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 1.0206, compared to 1.0041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0206
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.2010 KGS (High: 1.0158 / Low: 0.8148). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 KGS (High: 1.0030 / Low: 0.9971).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2010
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0271 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.0391) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1065), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0674 (-6.09%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.0391
2016 Avg (January) 1.1065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0463 1.0337 1.0391
February 1.0412 1.0316 1.0365
March 1.0433 1.0274 1.0360
April 1.0293 0.9928 1.0089
May 1.0040 0.9917 0.9972
June 1.0185 0.9961 1.0060
July 1.0215 0.9984 1.0135
August 1.0158 0.8148 0.9940
September 1.0030 0.9971 0.9997
October 1.0056 0.9991 1.0030
November 1.0201 1.0001 1.0086
December 1.0152 0.9935 1.0057