2017 AFN to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2111 SZL

YEARLY LOW

0.1766 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1960 SZL

2017 AFN to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 0.2111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.1766.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0345 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2030 to the December average rate of 0.1899, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2111 was down 13.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2453, 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 1,056 SZL

2016 Average 1,084 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 883 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 172.45 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2072

0.1875

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to SZL 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 0.1963, compared to 0.1956 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1963

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1956

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0228 SZL (High: 0.1995 / Low: 0.1766). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 SZL (High: 0.1922 / Low: 0.1859).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0228

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0157 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.2056) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2108), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0052 (-2.49%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.2056

2016 Avg (November) 0.2108

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2061	0.1995	0.2030
February	0.2019	0.1938	0.1977
March	0.2008	0.1870	0.1937
April	0.2069	0.1915	0.1997
May	0.2017	0.1885	0.1949
June	0.1922	0.1859	0.1891
July	0.1972	0.1888	0.1925
August	0.1972	0.1897	0.1934
September	0.1984	0.1874	0.1917
October	0.2076	0.1955	0.2005
November	0.2111	0.1987	0.2056
December	0.1995	0.1766	0.1899