YEARLY HIGH
0.3046 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.2450 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2719 MDL

2017 AFN to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.3046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.2450.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0596 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3006 to the December average rate of 0.2481, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3046 was down 0.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3052, 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 1,523 MDL
2016 Average 1,467 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 1,225 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 297.85 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3058
0.2429
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to MDL 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 0.2868, compared to 0.2570 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0298 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2868
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2570

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0175 MDL (High: 0.2841 / Low: 0.2666). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 MDL (High: 0.2671 / Low: 0.2638).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0175
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

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 0.0137 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3006) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2964), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0042 (+1.43%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3006
2016 Avg (January) 0.2964

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3046 0.2977 0.3006
February 0.3009 0.2966 0.2985
March 0.3001 0.2906 0.2951
April 0.2922 0.2836 0.2865
May 0.2841 0.2666 0.2728
June 0.2695 0.2659 0.2674
July 0.2671 0.2638 0.2653
August 0.2628 0.2592 0.2610
September 0.2605 0.2559 0.2577
October 0.2580 0.2522 0.2550
November 0.2572 0.2492 0.2546
December 0.2514 0.2450 0.2481