YEARLY HIGH
39.0616 AFN
YEARLY LOW
37.1932 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.1501 AFN

2017 ANG to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ANG to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 39.0616. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 37.1932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8685 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.5528 to the December average rate of 38.7764, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 39.0616 was up 0.48% compared to the 2016 peak of 38.8758, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 195,308 AFN
2016 Average 190,093 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 185,966 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,342.37 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

38.9063
37.3473
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 37.8178, compared to 38.4823 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6645 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.8178
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.4823

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.6265 AFN (High: 38.0238 / Low: 37.3973). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2737 AFN (High: 38.4172 / Low: 38.1435).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.6265
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2737

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2236 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2236

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 38.7764) against the same month in 2016 (average: 37.4097), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3667 (+3.65%).

2017 Avg (December) 38.7764
2016 Avg (December) 37.4097

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.7441 37.1932 37.5528
February 37.6167 37.3321 37.4772
March 37.8788 37.4075 37.5045
April 38.0238 37.3973 37.8534
May 38.4402 37.9508 38.2312
June 38.5371 38.0145 38.2878
July 38.5601 38.1980 38.4022
August 38.7384 38.2309 38.4904
September 38.6226 38.3167 38.4834
October 38.4172 38.1435 38.2598
November 38.7757 38.2805 38.4820
December 39.0616 38.4760 38.7764