YEARLY HIGH
0.7612 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.7152 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7417 PHP

2017 AFN to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 0.7612. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.7152.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0460 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7454 to the December average rate of 0.7264, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7612 was up 0.91% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7543, 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 3,806 PHP
2016 Average 3,505 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 3,576 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 229.77 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7557
0.7237
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to PHP 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 0.7417, compared to 0.7416 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7417
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7416

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0240 PHP (High: 0.7525 / Low: 0.7285). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 PHP (High: 0.7475 / Low: 0.7397).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0240
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0152 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 0.7522) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7340), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0181 (+2.47%).

2017 Avg (October) 0.7522
2016 Avg (October) 0.7340

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7520 0.7394 0.7454
February 0.7561 0.7421 0.7482
March 0.7579 0.7488 0.7530
April 0.7525 0.7285 0.7388
May 0.7401 0.7264 0.7328
June 0.7446 0.7217 0.7321
July 0.7470 0.7378 0.7416
August 0.7530 0.7320 0.7444
September 0.7475 0.7397 0.7435
October 0.7612 0.7437 0.7522
November 0.7498 0.7303 0.7416
December 0.7371 0.7152 0.7264