YEARLY HIGH
5.0680 KZT
YEARLY LOW
4.5420 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8008 KZT

2017 AFN to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 5.0680. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 4.5420.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5260 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9599 to the December average rate of 4.8224, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.0680 was down 9.49% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.5991, 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 25,340 KZT
2016 Average 25,225 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 22,710 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,629.89 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.9943
4.5817
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to KZT 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 4.7375, compared to 4.8640 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1265 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7375
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8640

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.2494 KZT (High: 4.8177 / Low: 4.5684). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0833 KZT (High: 4.9918 / Low: 4.9084).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2494
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0833

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1702 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1702

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 4.9357) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.0453), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1097 (-2.17%).

2017 Avg (October) 4.9357
2016 Avg (October) 5.0453

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0361 4.8223 4.9599
February 4.8849 4.6676 4.7897
March 4.7779 4.6925 4.7385
April 4.7121 4.6004 4.6416
May 4.7087 4.5420 4.6161
June 4.8177 4.5684 4.6791
July 4.8158 4.7269 4.7631
August 4.9410 4.8194 4.8660
September 4.9918 4.9084 4.9575
October 5.0680 4.8650 4.9357
November 4.8915 4.7885 4.8394
December 4.8708 4.7581 4.8224