YEARLY HIGH
22.2216 AFN
YEARLY LOW
20.2043 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.2892 AFN

2017 BRL to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 22.2216. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 20.2043.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0173 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.8791 to the December average rate of 20.9965, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 22.2216 was up 2.62% compared to the 2016 peak of 21.6545, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 555,540 AFN
2016 Average 488,527 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 505,106 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,433.13 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

22.0220
20.5402
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 21.1824, compared to 21.3960 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2136 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.1824
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.3960

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 1.7307 AFN (High: 21.9349 / Low: 20.2043). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4880 AFN (High: 21.7498 / Low: 21.2619).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.7307
April Spread (Stable) ±0.4880

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.5535 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5535

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 21.8985) against the same month in 2016 (average: 20.4903), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4082 (+6.87%).

2017 Avg (September) 21.8985
2016 Avg (September) 20.4903

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.2965 20.3458 20.8791
February 21.8772 21.3422 21.5155
March 21.7756 20.8669 21.3540
April 21.7498 21.2619 21.4650
May 21.9349 20.2043 21.2172
June 21.0258 20.3221 20.6637
July 21.8344 20.5165 21.3228
August 21.9972 21.3082 21.7060
September 22.2216 21.4788 21.8985
October 21.7859 20.7654 21.4155
November 21.4260 20.7385 21.0368
December 21.3009 20.7273 20.9965