YEARLY HIGH
0.6273 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.5126 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5727 AFN

2017 ALL to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ALL to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.6273. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.5126.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1147 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5203 to the December average rate of 0.6151, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6273 was up 10.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5702, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ALL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,136 AFN
2016 Average 2,731 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 2,563 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 573.29 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6245
0.5108
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ALL to AFN 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 0.5397, compared to 0.6057 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0659 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5397
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6057

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0246 AFN (High: 0.5474 / Low: 0.5228). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 AFN (High: 0.5293 / Low: 0.5212).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0246
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0111 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.6151) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5181), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0970 (+18.72%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.6151
2016 Avg (December) 0.5181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5249 0.5126 0.5203
February 0.5293 0.5212 0.5243
March 0.5346 0.5196 0.5269
April 0.5474 0.5228 0.5334
May 0.5701 0.5471 0.5592
June 0.5854 0.5695 0.5743
July 0.6024 0.5831 0.5934
August 0.6170 0.6065 0.6104
September 0.6195 0.6016 0.6112
October 0.6047 0.5937 0.6002
November 0.6128 0.5960 0.6036
December 0.6273 0.6047 0.6151