YEARLY HIGH
41.1622 AFN
YEARLY LOW
34.1810 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.5331 AFN

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 205,811 AFN
2016 Average 211,861 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 170,905 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,905.91 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

41.2685
35.5494
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.6046
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.4617

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.6198
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3361

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1488

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (December) 40.7919
2016 Avg (December) 37.4995

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