2017 AWG to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

38.9395 AFN

YEARLY LOW

36.8415 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

37.8399 AFN

2017 AWG to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AWG to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 38.9395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 11, dropping to 36.8415.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0980 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.1038 to the December average rate of 38.7118, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 38.9395 was up 0.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 38.7770, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 194,697 AFN

2016 Average 188,989 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 184,207 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,490.12 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

38.8779

36.8845

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 37.3968, compared to 38.2829 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8861 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.3968

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.2829

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.6791 AFN (High: 37.6692 / Low: 36.9901). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2759 AFN (High: 38.3370 / Low: 38.0611).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.6791

September Spread (Stable) ±0.2759

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0583 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0583

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 38.7118) against the same month in 2016 (average: 36.9947), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7170 (+4.64%).

2017 Avg (December) 38.7118

2016 Avg (December) 36.9947

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	37.3375	36.8988	37.1038
February	37.2104	36.8967	37.1088
March	37.1709	36.8415	37.0506
April	37.6692	36.9901	37.4565
May	38.0587	37.4053	37.7610
June	38.0427	37.6809	37.9001
July	38.2554	37.7462	38.0215
August	38.5065	37.9538	38.2061
September	38.3370	38.0611	38.1932
October	38.3369	37.9807	38.1489
November	38.5311	38.2453	38.4160
December	38.9395	38.4443	38.7118