2017 BWP to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

7.0918 AFN

YEARLY LOW

6.2058 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.5693 AFN

2017 BWP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 7.0918. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 6.2058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8860 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.3040 to the December average rate of 6.8193, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.0918 was up 8.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.5619, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 35,459 AFN

2016 Average 31,130 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 31,029 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,429.93 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.8708

6.2525

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 6.4646, compared to 6.6741 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.4646

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6741

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.4488 AFN (High: 7.0918 / Low: 6.6429). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1130 AFN (High: 6.4517 / Low: 6.3388).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4488

February Spread (Stable) ±0.1130

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1669 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1669

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 6.8193) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.1872), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6321 (+10.22%).

2017 Avg (December) 6.8193

2016 Avg (December) 6.1872

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.3755	6.2058	6.3040
February	6.4517	6.3388	6.3919
March	6.6021	6.3423	6.4535
April	6.5636	6.3045	6.4119
May	6.6941	6.4154	6.5559
June	6.7455	6.6047	6.6704
July	6.7822	6.5753	6.6683
August	6.7737	6.6358	6.7035
September	6.8457	6.6093	6.7461
October	6.6633	6.4577	6.5792
November	6.6563	6.4396	6.5281
December	7.0918	6.6429	6.8193