YEARLY HIGH
0.0409 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.0388 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0398 XCD

2017 AFN to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0409. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0388.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0021 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0405 to the December average rate of 0.0390, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0409 was down 0.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0412, 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 204 XCD
2016 Average 199 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 194 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.59 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0407
0.0389
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to XCD 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 0.0402, compared to 0.0394 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) 0.0402
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0394

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0007 XCD (High: 0.0406 / Low: 0.0399). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 XCD (High: 0.0396 / Low: 0.0394).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0405) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0394), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+2.83%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0405
2016 Avg (January) 0.0394

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0409 0.0403 0.0405
February 0.0407 0.0403 0.0405
March 0.0408 0.0404 0.0405
April 0.0406 0.0399 0.0401
May 0.0401 0.0395 0.0397
June 0.0400 0.0395 0.0397
July 0.0399 0.0394 0.0396
August 0.0397 0.0392 0.0395
September 0.0396 0.0394 0.0394
October 0.0397 0.0394 0.0396
November 0.0395 0.0393 0.0394
December 0.0393 0.0388 0.0390