YEARLY HIGH
13.6161 KPW
YEARLY LOW
12.9122 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.2503 KPW

2017 AFN to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 13.6161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 12.9122.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7039 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.4857 to the December average rate of 13.0005, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 13.6161 was down 0.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.7259, 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 68,081 KPW
2016 Average 66,410 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 64,561 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,519.59 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

13.5445
12.9510
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to KPW 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 13.3757, compared to 13.1250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2507 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.3757
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.1250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.2463 KPW (High: 13.5166 / Low: 13.2703). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0674 KPW (High: 13.1734 / Low: 13.1060).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2463
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0674

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1478 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1478

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 13.4857) against the same month in 2016 (average: 13.1220), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3637 (+2.77%).

2017 Avg (January) 13.4857
2016 Avg (January) 13.1220

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.6161 13.4199 13.4857
February 13.5433 13.4373 13.4715
March 13.5730 13.4527 13.4950
April 13.5166 13.2703 13.3472
May 13.3647 13.1389 13.2376
June 13.3077 13.1588 13.2170
July 13.2782 13.1059 13.1873
August 13.2261 13.0695 13.1490
September 13.1734 13.1060 13.1261
October 13.2344 13.1133 13.1772
November 13.1698 13.0722 13.1099
December 13.1018 12.9122 13.0005