YEARLY HIGH
0.0511 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0465 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0480 PEN

2017 AFN to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0511. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0465.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0046 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0500 to the December average rate of 0.0469, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0511 was down 1.45% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0519, 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 256 PEN
2016 Average 249 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 233 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.91 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0503
0.0466
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to PEN 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 0.0487, compared to 0.0473 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0487
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0473

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0026 PEN (High: 0.0496 / Low: 0.0470). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 PEN (High: 0.0478 / Low: 0.0472).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0500) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0501), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.13%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0500
2016 Avg (January) 0.0501

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0511 0.0491 0.0500
February 0.0491 0.0485 0.0488
March 0.0495 0.0486 0.0489
April 0.0488 0.0479 0.0482
May 0.0486 0.0478 0.0481
June 0.0484 0.0477 0.0480
July 0.0478 0.0472 0.0476
August 0.0477 0.0470 0.0474
September 0.0478 0.0471 0.0473
October 0.0480 0.0472 0.0476
November 0.0496 0.0470 0.0473
December 0.0473 0.0465 0.0469