YEARLY HIGH
55.2283 AFN
YEARLY LOW
48.0943 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.1042 AFN

2017 AUD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AUD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 55.2283. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 48.0943.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.1340 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.7666 to the December average rate of 52.9775, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 55.2283 was up 3.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 53.3929, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 276,142 AFN
2016 Average 252,031 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 240,472 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,670.02 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

55.1368
49.2784
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 50.7733, compared to 53.4351 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6617 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.7733
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.4351

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 3.0418 AFN (High: 54.8296 / Low: 51.7878). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6823 AFN (High: 51.2213 / Low: 50.5390).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.0418
April Spread (Stable) ±0.6823

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.4421 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4421

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 54.6486) against the same month in 2016 (average: 50.5679), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0807 (+8.07%).

2017 Avg (September) 54.6486
2016 Avg (September) 50.5679

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.6163 48.0943 49.7666
February 51.6588 50.6576 51.2234
March 51.7145 50.0168 50.8383
April 51.2213 50.5390 50.8446
May 51.1089 49.7917 50.5326
June 52.1859 50.4410 51.4346
July 54.8296 51.7878 53.2659
August 54.4768 53.5965 54.1804
September 55.2283 53.6463 54.6486
October 53.8344 52.3432 53.2065
November 52.8976 51.7830 52.3316
December 54.3352 51.5678 52.9775