YEARLY HIGH
1.7108 XPF
YEARLY LOW
1.4283 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5616 XPF

2017 AFN to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 1.7108. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.4283.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2825 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6863 to the December average rate of 1.4557, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.7108 was down 1.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.7377, 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 8,554 XPF
2016 Average 7,960 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 7,141 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,412.55 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.7094
1.4326
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to XPF 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 1.6437, compared to 1.4795 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1642 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6437
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4795

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.1585 XPF (High: 1.7010 / Low: 1.5425). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0282 XPF (High: 1.5039 / Low: 1.4757).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1585
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0282

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 0.0646 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0646

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.6863) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.6011), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0852 (+5.32%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.6863
2016 Avg (January) 1.6011

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7108 1.6588 1.6863
February 1.7010 1.5425 1.6786
March 1.7057 1.6554 1.6797
April 1.6884 1.6185 1.6576
May 1.6247 1.5618 1.5930
June 1.5798 1.5424 1.5669
July 1.5502 1.4841 1.5185
August 1.4873 1.4564 1.4750
September 1.4818 1.4470 1.4608
October 1.5039 1.4757 1.4868
November 1.5021 1.4560 1.4802
December 1.4767 1.4283 1.4557