YEARLY HIGH
0.0350 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0319 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0334 TOP

2017 AFN to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 8, dropping to 0.0319.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0345 to the December average rate of 0.0330, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0350 was down 0.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0351, 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 175 TOP
2016 Average 166 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 159 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.84 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0347
0.0320
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to TOP 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 0.0340, compared to 0.0327 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0340
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0327

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0013 TOP (High: 0.0349 / Low: 0.0336). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 TOP (High: 0.0331 / Low: 0.0325).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0345) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0329), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+4.86%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0345
2016 Avg (January) 0.0329

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0350 0.0342 0.0345
February 0.0343 0.0336 0.0338
March 0.0346 0.0336 0.0343
April 0.0346 0.0338 0.0341
May 0.0349 0.0336 0.0341
June 0.0338 0.0331 0.0334
July 0.0334 0.0322 0.0328
August 0.0327 0.0319 0.0322
September 0.0327 0.0319 0.0323
October 0.0331 0.0325 0.0328
November 0.0335 0.0328 0.0331
December 0.0335 0.0325 0.0330