2017 BBD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

34.8507 AFN

YEARLY LOW

33.1572 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

33.9669 AFN

2017 BBD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BBD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 34.8507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 11, dropping to 33.1572.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6935 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.3623 to the December average rate of 34.6149, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 34.8507 was up 0.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 34.7700, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 174,254 AFN

2016 Average 169,433 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 165,786 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,467.50 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

34.7417

33.2208

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 33.6470, compared to 34.2868 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6399 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.6470

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.2868

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.6112 AFN (High: 33.9070 / Low: 33.2957). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1758 AFN (High: 34.3355 / Low: 34.1598).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.6112

September Spread (Stable) ±0.1758

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1327 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1327

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 34.6149) against the same month in 2016 (average: 33.1782), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4368 (+4.33%).

2017 Avg (December) 34.6149

2016 Avg (December) 33.1782

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	33.4958	33.2101	33.3623
February	33.5477	33.2300	33.4133
March	33.4538	33.1572	33.3476
April	33.9070	33.2957	33.7164
May	34.2527	33.6743	33.9952
June	34.2012	33.8185	34.0469
July	34.3390	33.8867	34.1243
August	34.4312	34.0270	34.2235
September	34.3355	34.1598	34.2828
October	34.3162	34.0022	34.1502
November	34.4243	34.1690	34.3253
December	34.8507	34.3465	34.6149