YEARLY HIGH
0.5396 THB
YEARLY LOW
0.4673 THB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4997 THB

2017 AFN to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.5396. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.4673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0724 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5313 to the December average rate of 0.4713, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5396 was down 0.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5443, 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 2,698 THB
2016 Average 2,603 THB
Yearly Trough Low 2,336 THB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 361.82 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5373
0.4653
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to THB 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 0.5159, compared to 0.4835 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0324 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5159
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4835

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0185 THB (High: 0.5331 / Low: 0.5145). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 THB (High: 0.5265 / Low: 0.5219).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0185
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0119 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.5313) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5267), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0046 (+0.87%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.5313
2016 Avg (January) 0.5267

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5396 0.5256 0.5313
February 0.5265 0.5219 0.5240
March 0.5331 0.5145 0.5230
April 0.5158 0.5075 0.5112
May 0.5144 0.4967 0.5066
June 0.5024 0.4964 0.4992
July 0.5000 0.4865 0.4940
August 0.4881 0.4828 0.4858
September 0.4885 0.4816 0.4837
October 0.4898 0.4842 0.4865
November 0.4839 0.4733 0.4794
December 0.4745 0.4673 0.4713