YEARLY HIGH
0.3296 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.2556 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2786 MXN

2017 AFN to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.3296. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 0.2556.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0740 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3198 to the December average rate of 0.2777, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3296 was up 4.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3158, 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 1,648 MXN
2016 Average 1,379 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 1,278 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 370.12 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3258
0.2540
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to MXN 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 0.2888, compared to 0.2684 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0204 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2888
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2684

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0202 MXN (High: 0.3296 / Low: 0.3094). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 MXN (High: 0.2628 / Low: 0.2564).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0202
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0164 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3198) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2628), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0570 (+21.69%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3198
2016 Avg (January) 0.2628

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3296 0.3094 0.3198
February 0.3101 0.2949 0.3035
March 0.2993 0.2804 0.2889
April 0.2836 0.2740 0.2778
May 0.2832 0.2702 0.2761
June 0.2751 0.2624 0.2666
July 0.2689 0.2556 0.2612
August 0.2628 0.2564 0.2600
September 0.2659 0.2570 0.2600
October 0.2810 0.2662 0.2758
November 0.2798 0.2693 0.2757
December 0.2860 0.2706 0.2777