YEARLY HIGH
0.5602 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.5548 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5570 USD

2017 AWG to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AWG to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 0.5602. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 0.5548.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0054 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5560 to the December average rate of 0.5592, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5602 was up 0.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5587, 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 2,801 USD
2016 Average 2,788 USD
Yearly Trough Low 2,774 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.20 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5600
0.5550
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG to USD 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 0.5557, compared to 0.5583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5557
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0036 USD (High: 0.5602 / Low: 0.5566). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 USD (High: 0.5556 / Low: 0.5552).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.5582) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5577), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+0.09%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.5582
2016 Avg (August) 0.5577

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5589 0.5554 0.5560
February 0.5556 0.5551 0.5554
March 0.5556 0.5552 0.5555
April 0.5556 0.5548 0.5555
May 0.5556 0.5549 0.5554
June 0.5587 0.5554 0.5566
July 0.5587 0.5569 0.5571
August 0.5602 0.5566 0.5582
September 0.5583 0.5566 0.5570
October 0.5587 0.5580 0.5585
November 0.5597 0.5585 0.5596
December 0.5597 0.5582 0.5592