YEARLY HIGH
7.0438 KMF
YEARLY LOW
5.6274 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.4311 KMF

2017 AFN to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 7.0438. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 5.6274.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4164 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9340 to the December average rate of 6.0085, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.0438 was down 1.53% compared to the 2016 peak of 7.1529, 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 35,219 KMF
2016 Average 32,745 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 28,137 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,082.04 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

7.0266
5.9159
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to KMF 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 6.7626, compared to 6.0997 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6629 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7626
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.0997

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.5273 KMF (High: 6.1547 / Low: 5.6274). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1185 KMF (High: 6.2106 / Low: 6.0921).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.5273
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1185

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2715 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2715

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 6.9340) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.5848), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3492 (+5.30%).

2017 Avg (January) 6.9340
2016 Avg (January) 6.5848

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.0438 6.8225 6.9340
February 6.9864 6.8402 6.9224
March 7.0109 6.8074 6.9055
April 6.9349 6.6594 6.8220
May 6.6785 6.4176 6.5504
June 6.4898 6.3400 6.4410
July 6.3702 6.1381 6.2597
August 6.1547 5.6274 6.0572
September 6.1118 5.9598 6.0296
October 6.2106 6.0921 6.1300
November 6.2034 5.9952 6.1131
December 6.0916 5.9082 6.0085