2017 AFN to YER Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 AFN to YER Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the AFN to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 3.7841. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 3.5907.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1934 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7482 to the December average rate of 3.6154, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.7841 was down 0.73% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.8120, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
AFN to YER Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.7178, compared to 3.6501 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0677 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0677 YER (High: 3.7583 / Low: 3.6906). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0215 YER (High: 3.6664 / Low: 3.6449).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 0.0355 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 3.7482) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.1347), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6136 (+19.57%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.7841 | 3.7307 | 3.7482 |
| February | 3.7626 | 3.7340 | 3.7430 |
| March | 3.7707 | 3.7224 | 3.7470 |
| April | 3.7583 | 3.6906 | 3.7115 |
| May | 3.7165 | 3.6537 | 3.6814 |
| June | 3.7009 | 3.6588 | 3.6755 |
| July | 3.6935 | 3.6448 | 3.6676 |
| August | 3.6768 | 3.6328 | 3.6558 |
| September | 3.6664 | 3.6449 | 3.6507 |
| October | 3.6807 | 3.6477 | 3.6651 |
| November | 3.6625 | 3.6347 | 3.6458 |
| December | 3.6441 | 3.5907 | 3.6154 |