2017 AFN to MRO Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 AFN to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the AFN to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 5.4244. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 5.0968.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3276 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3735 to the December average rate of 5.1326, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.4244 was down 0.88% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.4725, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
AFN to MRO Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.3432, compared to 5.2540 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0891 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.1894 MRO (High: 5.3673 / Low: 5.1779). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0445 MRO (High: 5.3548 / Low: 5.3103).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1175 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 5.3735) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.8787), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4947 (+10.14%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.4244 | 5.3494 | 5.3735 |
| February | 5.4035 | 5.3466 | 5.3735 |
| March | 5.4068 | 5.3343 | 5.3862 |
| April | 5.4071 | 5.2877 | 5.3408 |
| May | 5.3274 | 5.2689 | 5.2942 |
| June | 5.3270 | 5.2556 | 5.2908 |
| July | 5.3148 | 5.2663 | 5.2964 |
| August | 5.3605 | 5.2838 | 5.3108 |
| September | 5.3548 | 5.3103 | 5.3287 |
| October | 5.3673 | 5.1779 | 5.2866 |
| November | 5.1972 | 5.1340 | 5.1692 |
| December | 5.1671 | 5.0968 | 5.1326 |