YEARLY HIGH
0.0113 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0101 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0106 XDR

2017 AFN to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0101.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0111 to the December average rate of 0.0102, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0113 was down 0.53% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0113, 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 56 XDR
2016 Average 53 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 50 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.80 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0112
0.0101
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AFN to XDR 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 0.0109, compared to 0.0103 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0109
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0103

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0003 XDR (High: 0.0111 / Low: 0.0108). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XDR (High: 0.0104 / Low: 0.0103).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0111) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0105), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+5.11%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0111
2016 Avg (January) 0.0105

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0113 0.0110 0.0111
February 0.0111 0.0110 0.0110
March 0.0112 0.0110 0.0111
April 0.0111 0.0108 0.0109
May 0.0108 0.0106 0.0107
June 0.0107 0.0106 0.0106
July 0.0106 0.0104 0.0105
August 0.0104 0.0103 0.0104
September 0.0104 0.0102 0.0103
October 0.0104 0.0103 0.0104
November 0.0104 0.0102 0.0103
December 0.0103 0.0101 0.0102