YEARLY HIGH
0.2062 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1922 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1999 SCR

2017 AFN to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.2062. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 0.1922.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0140 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2004 to the December average rate of 0.2012, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2062 was down 1.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2084, 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 1,031 SCR
2016 Average 979 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 961 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69.88 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2023
0.1974
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to SCR 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 0.2001, compared to 0.1998 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2001
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1998

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0140 SCR (High: 0.2062 / Low: 0.1922). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 SCR (High: 0.2007 / Low: 0.1951).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0140
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.2013) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2011), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.09%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.2013
2016 Avg (November) 0.2011

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2035 0.1943 0.2004
February 0.2042 0.1972 0.2013
March 0.2055 0.1942 0.2019
April 0.2040 0.1936 0.1999
May 0.2028 0.1964 0.1992
June 0.2043 0.1933 0.1978
July 0.2025 0.1925 0.1984
August 0.2007 0.1932 0.1983
September 0.2007 0.1951 0.1988
October 0.2056 0.1956 0.2006
November 0.2062 0.1922 0.2013
December 0.2043 0.1943 0.2012