YEARLY HIGH
37.6661 MNT
YEARLY LOW
34.4052 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.8478 MNT

2017 AFN to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 37.6661. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 34.4052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2609 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.2210 to the December average rate of 35.1188, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 37.6661 was down 0.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 37.7702, 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 188,330 MNT
2016 Average 158,208 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 172,026 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,304.34 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

37.4681
34.5025
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to MNT 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 36.1779, compared to 35.5177 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6603 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.1779
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.5177

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 1.5602 MNT (High: 35.9654 / Low: 34.4052). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3797 MNT (High: 35.8366 / Low: 35.4570).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.5602
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3797

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.9658 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9658

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 37.2210) against the same month in 2016 (average: 29.1143), the exchange rate shifted by +8.1067 (+27.84%).

2017 Avg (January) 37.2210
2016 Avg (January) 29.1143

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.6661 36.7005 37.2210
February 37.3069 36.6974 36.9921
March 37.1093 36.6277 36.8188
April 36.6301 35.5008 35.8531
May 35.7908 35.0912 35.4331
June 35.1906 34.5221 34.7496
July 35.9654 34.4052 35.0989
August 35.9357 35.4149 35.6297
September 35.9674 35.3319 35.6800
October 36.1173 35.7250 35.9273
November 35.8366 35.4570 35.6513
December 35.4761 34.7774 35.1188