2017 AFN to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |