2017 BOB to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.0906 AFN

YEARLY LOW

9.5468 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.7923 AFN

2017 BOB to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 10.0906. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 9.5468.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5438 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6455 to the December average rate of 10.0144, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.0906 was down 0.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.1079, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 50,453 AFN

2016 Average 49,130 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 47,734 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,718.86 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.0526

9.5946

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 9.7095, compared to 9.8751 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1656 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7095

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.8751

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.2093 AFN (High: 9.8151 / Low: 9.6058). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0873 AFN (High: 9.8703 / Low: 9.7830).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2093

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0873

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0216 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 10.0144) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.6000), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4144 (+4.32%).

2017 Avg (December) 10.0144

2016 Avg (December) 9.6000

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.6834	9.5468	9.6455
February	9.7175	9.6063	9.6544
March	9.7295	9.6084	9.6328
April	9.8151	9.6058	9.7220
May	9.8452	9.7212	9.7907
June	9.8703	9.7830	9.8117
July	9.8955	9.7743	9.8179
August	9.9305	9.7290	9.8327
September	9.9095	9.7490	9.8207
October	9.9160	9.7728	9.8766
November	9.9457	9.8037	9.8883
December	10.0906	9.9351	10.0144