YEARLY HIGH
34.6887 AFN
YEARLY LOW
32.9158 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.7786 AFN

2017 BZD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BZD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 34.6887. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 32.9158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7729 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.2063 to the December average rate of 34.4361, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 34.6887 was down 0.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 34.8541, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 173,444 AFN
2016 Average 169,538 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 164,579 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,864.60 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

34.5591
33.0833
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 33.4869, compared to 34.0702 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5832 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.4869
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.0702

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.5493 AFN (High: 33.6685 / Low: 33.1192). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2245 AFN (High: 34.0508 / Low: 33.8263).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.5493
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2245

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0687 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0687

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 34.4361) against the same month in 2016 (average: 33.1355), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3007 (+3.93%).

2017 Avg (December) 34.4361
2016 Avg (December) 33.1355

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.3652 32.9158 33.2063
February 33.4091 33.0875 33.2404
March 33.5452 33.1283 33.2117
April 33.6685 33.1192 33.5182
May 34.0201 33.5040 33.8392
June 34.1280 33.6635 33.9058
July 34.0508 33.8263 33.9368
August 34.2072 33.7600 33.9915
September 34.1014 33.8354 33.9834
October 34.1185 33.7680 33.9147
November 34.3391 33.9953 34.1585
December 34.6887 34.1688 34.4361