2017 AFN to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

352.7549 STD

YEARLY LOW

294.0260 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

320.1429 STD

2017 AFN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 352.7549. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 294.0260.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 58.7289 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 345.7926 to the December average rate of 298.8029, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 352.7549 was down 1.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 356.3265, 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 1,763,774 STD

2016 Average 1,634,397 STD

Yearly Trough Low 1,470,130 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 293,644.35 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

350.4916

294.1040

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AFN to STD 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 336.7308, compared to 303.5550 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 33.1758 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 336.7308

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 303.5550

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 14.8080 STD (High: 334.6787 / Low: 319.8707). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8496 STD (High: 306.4842 / Low: 303.6346).

May Spread (Volatile) ±14.8080

October Spread (Stable) ±2.8496

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 12.9773 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -12.9773

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 345.7926) against the same month in 2016 (average: 328.6058), the exchange rate shifted by +17.1868 (+5.23%).

2017 Avg (January) 345.7926

2016 Avg (January) 328.6058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	352.7549	341.7469	345.7926
February	347.9434	340.1125	344.6046
March	348.4908	338.6138	343.6180
April	345.1206	331.9097	339.3695
May	334.6787	319.8707	326.3922
June	323.0062	316.5676	320.6081
July	316.6572	305.9838	311.5235
August	305.5151	299.9251	303.0833
September	304.6042	296.9527	299.9458
October	306.4842	303.6346	304.9635
November	306.1723	298.6850	303.0108
December	302.4864	294.0260	298.8029