YEARLY HIGH
0.2338 MVR
YEARLY LOW
0.2061 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2272 MVR

2017 AFN to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 0.2338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.2061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0277 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2303 to the December average rate of 0.2225, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2338 was down 0.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2341, 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 1,169 MVR
2016 Average 1,126 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 1,030 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 138.69 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2334
0.2215
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to MVR 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 0.2299, compared to 0.2246 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2299
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2246

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0209 MVR (High: 0.2269 / Low: 0.2061). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 MVR (High: 0.2255 / Low: 0.2243).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0209
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.2324) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2229), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0095 (+4.26%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.2324
2016 Avg (March) 0.2229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2315 0.2282 0.2303
February 0.2330 0.2298 0.2314
March 0.2338 0.2305 0.2324
April 0.2331 0.2272 0.2290
May 0.2294 0.2251 0.2276
June 0.2298 0.2275 0.2285
July 0.2284 0.2251 0.2268
August 0.2269 0.2061 0.2241
September 0.2255 0.2243 0.2248
October 0.2265 0.2244 0.2256
November 0.2249 0.2222 0.2237
December 0.2243 0.2211 0.2225