2017 AFN to SYP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 AFN to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the AFN to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 7.5724. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 8, dropping to 3.1205.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4519 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2069 to the December average rate of 7.4389, the exchange rate registered a net change of 131.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.5724 was up 130.69% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.2825, 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 SYP 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 3.1846, compared to 6.5641 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3795 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 4.4472 SYP (High: 7.5677 / Low: 3.1205). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0252 SYP (High: 3.2253 / Low: 3.2001).
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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0628 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 7.5402) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.2491), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2911 (+132.07%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.2275 | 3.1856 | 3.2069 |
| February | 3.2253 | 3.2001 | 3.2082 |
| March | 3.2321 | 3.2036 | 3.2137 |
| April | 3.2187 | 3.1608 | 3.1782 |
| May | 3.1834 | 3.1288 | 3.1528 |
| June | 3.1691 | 3.1336 | 3.1478 |
| July | 3.1682 | 3.1210 | 3.1418 |
| August | 7.5677 | 3.1205 | 6.2508 |
| September | 7.5381 | 7.4988 | 7.5115 |
| October | 7.5724 | 7.5036 | 7.5402 |
| November | 7.5357 | 7.4800 | 7.5017 |
| December | 7.4967 | 7.3888 | 7.4389 |