YEARLY HIGH
113.0648 SLL
YEARLY LOW
81.9911 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
110.0306 SLL

2017 AFN to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 11, valuing the pair at 113.0648. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 81.9911.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.0737 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 103.3586 to the December average rate of 110.4578, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 113.0648 was up 31.29% compared to the 2016 peak of 86.1173, 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 565,324 SLL
2016 Average 356,649 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 409,955 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 155,368.41 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

112.6998
102.5094
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to SLL 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 109.4614, compared to 110.5997 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1383 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 109.4614
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 110.5997

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 29.5282 SLL (High: 111.5193 / Low: 81.9911). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1905 SLL (High: 111.8451 / Low: 110.6547).

January Spread (Volatile) ±29.5282
November Spread (Stable) ±1.1905

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 0.9155 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 111.5087) against the same month in 2016 (average: 59.0750), the exchange rate shifted by +52.4337 (+88.76%).

2017 Avg (March) 111.5087
2016 Avg (March) 59.0750

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 111.5193 81.9911 103.3586
February 111.6309 109.5740 110.8454
March 113.0648 108.4260 111.5087
April 112.2516 110.2306 110.8696
May 110.7674 109.3271 109.9541
June 110.7548 109.3951 110.2323
July 111.3589 109.1578 109.9309
August 110.6219 109.2867 109.9761
September 111.1683 109.8023 110.1015
October 112.6432 111.0367 111.8506
November 111.8451 110.6547 111.2816
December 111.5146 109.7629 110.4578