YEARLY HIGH
0.1008 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0954 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0976 SDG

2017 AFN to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.1008. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 4, dropping to 0.0954.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0054 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0964 to the December average rate of 0.0972, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1008 was up 1.75% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0991, 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 504 SDG
2016 Average 455 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 477 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.16 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0994
0.0962
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to SDG 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 0.0978, compared to 0.0975 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) 0.0978
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0975

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0053 SDG (High: 0.1008 / Low: 0.0955). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 SDG (High: 0.0979 / Low: 0.0971).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0972) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0977), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-0.54%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0972
2016 Avg (December) 0.0977

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0973 0.0958 0.0964
February 0.1001 0.0956 0.0965
March 0.1004 0.0954 0.0986
April 0.1004 0.0987 0.0991
May 0.0992 0.0976 0.0982
June 0.0987 0.0975 0.0980
July 0.0985 0.0973 0.0977
August 0.0980 0.0969 0.0975
September 0.0979 0.0971 0.0975
October 0.0982 0.0974 0.0978
November 0.0977 0.0969 0.0973
December 0.1008 0.0955 0.0972