2017 AZN to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 AZN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the AZN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 41.1622. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 34.1810.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.9812 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.0260 to the December average rate of 40.7919, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 41.1622 was down 11.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 46.3458, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AZN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
AZN to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 38.6046, compared to 40.4617 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8571 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 3.6198 AFN (High: 37.8471 / Low: 34.2273). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3361 AFN (High: 40.5349 / Low: 40.1988).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1488 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 40.7919) against the same month in 2016 (average: 37.4995), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2924 (+8.78%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.1641 | 34.1810 | 36.0260 |
| February | 37.8471 | 34.2273 | 36.6229 |
| March | 39.2420 | 37.3132 | 38.4254 |
| April | 40.5787 | 38.8289 | 40.0043 |
| May | 40.5904 | 39.8697 | 40.3489 |
| June | 40.5696 | 39.7865 | 40.2001 |
| July | 40.7343 | 40.0900 | 40.4363 |
| August | 40.8437 | 40.0318 | 40.4176 |
| September | 40.7483 | 40.1879 | 40.4135 |
| October | 40.6347 | 40.0144 | 40.2986 |
| November | 40.5349 | 40.1988 | 40.4124 |
| December | 41.1622 | 40.4076 | 40.7919 |