YEARLY HIGH
0.0217 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0192 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0203 SGD

2017 AFN to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0217. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.0192.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0214 to the December average rate of 0.0194, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0217 was down 1.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0220, 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 109 SGD
2016 Average 102 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 96 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.48 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0216
0.0192
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to SGD 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 0.0209, compared to 0.0198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0209
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0007 SGD (High: 0.0209 / Low: 0.0202). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SGD (High: 0.0200 / Low: 0.0198).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0214) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0209), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+2.62%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0214
2016 Avg (January) 0.0209

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0217 0.0211 0.0214
February 0.0213 0.0210 0.0212
March 0.0213 0.0209 0.0211
April 0.0210 0.0206 0.0207
May 0.0209 0.0202 0.0205
June 0.0205 0.0202 0.0203
July 0.0203 0.0198 0.0201
August 0.0200 0.0198 0.0199
September 0.0199 0.0196 0.0197
October 0.0200 0.0198 0.0199
November 0.0199 0.0195 0.0198
December 0.0197 0.0192 0.0194