YEARLY HIGH
22.8027 LBP
YEARLY LOW
21.6844 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.2127 LBP

2017 AFN to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 22.8027. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 21.6844.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1184 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.5922 to the December average rate of 21.8976, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 22.8027 was down 1.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 23.0327, 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 114,014 LBP
2016 Average 111,378 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 108,422 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,591.90 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

22.6617
21.8282
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to LBP 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 22.4053, compared to 22.0202 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3851 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.4053
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.0202

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.4639 LBP (High: 22.1482 / Low: 21.6844). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2607 LBP (High: 22.7649 / Low: 22.5042).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4639
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2607

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1898 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1898

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 22.5815) against the same month in 2016 (average: 21.9164), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6652 (+3.04%).

2017 Avg (February) 22.5815
2016 Avg (February) 21.9164

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.7649 22.5042 22.5922
February 22.8027 22.4581 22.5815
March 22.6989 22.3735 22.5613
April 22.6667 22.2371 22.3795
May 22.4578 22.0429 22.1896
June 22.3095 22.0261 22.1276
July 22.1993 21.9069 22.0444
August 22.2255 21.7899 22.0036
September 22.1761 21.9120 22.0089
October 22.3589 21.9714 22.1248
November 22.2134 21.9035 22.0417
December 22.1482 21.6844 21.8976