2017 BAM to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

42.6628 AFN

YEARLY LOW

35.4986 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

39.2523 AFN

2017 BAM to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 42.6628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 35.4986.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.1642 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.2656 to the December average rate of 41.9149, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 42.6628 was up 5.90% compared to the 2016 peak of 40.2868, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 213,314 AFN

2016 Average 191,790 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 177,493 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,821.17 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

42.4798

35.7007

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 37.2550, compared to 41.2496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.9945 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.2550

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.2496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 1.4995 AFN (High: 39.2014 / Low: 37.7019). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7237 AFN (High: 41.3020 / Low: 40.5783).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.4995

October Spread (Stable) ±0.7237

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.7272 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7272

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 41.9149) against the same month in 2016 (average: 35.7856), the exchange rate shifted by +6.1293 (+17.13%).

2017 Avg (December) 41.9149

2016 Avg (December) 35.7856

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	36.7233	35.4986	36.2656
February	36.9197	36.0626	36.3770
March	36.9968	35.9117	36.4537
April	37.7795	36.3233	36.9180
May	39.2014	37.7019	38.4411
June	39.7017	38.7865	39.0749
July	40.9441	39.5118	40.2189
August	41.8738	41.0511	41.3389
September	42.2226	41.1818	41.7765
October	41.3020	40.5783	41.0493
November	41.8887	40.6265	41.1989
December	42.6628	41.3535	41.9149