YEARLY HIGH
343.5572 VND
YEARLY LOW
325.6415 VND
YEARLY AVERAGE
334.3325 VND

2017 AFN to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 343.5572. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 325.6415.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.9157 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 338.6526 to the December average rate of 328.0818, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 343.5572 was down 0.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 345.8101, 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 1,717,786 VND
2016 Average 1,650,585 VND
Yearly Trough Low 1,628,208 VND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 89,578.56 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

342.8590
326.7384
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to VND 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 337.3391, compared to 331.3259 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.0131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 337.3391
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 331.3259

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 7.1443 VND (High: 341.7578 / Low: 334.6135). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9679 VND (High: 332.8250 / Low: 330.8571).

April Spread (Volatile) ±7.1443
September Spread (Stable) ±1.9679

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 4.8330 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.8330

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 341.5157) against the same month in 2016 (average: 325.6248), the exchange rate shifted by +15.8909 (+4.88%).

2017 Avg (March) 341.5157
2016 Avg (March) 325.6248

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 343.0524 336.6097 338.6526
February 342.7066 337.2957 339.9806
March 343.5572 340.5594 341.5157
April 341.7578 334.6135 336.6826
May 337.6676 331.0611 333.8660
June 335.8356 331.3652 333.3368
July 335.2678 330.6944 332.8202
August 333.9554 329.9793 332.0060
September 332.8250 330.8571 331.5569
October 334.0977 330.9470 332.6686
November 332.4909 329.2969 330.8222
December 330.7038 325.6415 328.0818