YEARLY HIGH
0.0631 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.0500 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0556 PLN

2017 AFN to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0631. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0131 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0615 to the December average rate of 0.0512, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0631 was down 1.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0640, 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 316 PLN
2016 Average 291 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 250 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65.35 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0626
0.0502
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to PLN 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 0.0586, compared to 0.0526 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0586
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0526

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0032 PLN (High: 0.0631 / Low: 0.0599). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 PLN (High: 0.0538 / Low: 0.0524).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0615) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0591), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+4.17%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0615
2016 Avg (January) 0.0591

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0631 0.0599 0.0615
February 0.0612 0.0597 0.0606
March 0.0614 0.0587 0.0601
April 0.0596 0.0572 0.0587
May 0.0573 0.0545 0.0559
June 0.0560 0.0544 0.0551
July 0.0548 0.0528 0.0538
August 0.0534 0.0519 0.0527
September 0.0536 0.0514 0.0523
October 0.0538 0.0524 0.0531
November 0.0534 0.0514 0.0524
December 0.0519 0.0500 0.0512