2017 CAD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

56.6600 AFN

YEARLY LOW

49.1938 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

52.4023 AFN

2017 CAD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 56.6600. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 49.1938.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4661 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.5142 to the December average rate of 54.2700, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 56.6600 was up 3.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 54.5579, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 283,300 AFN

2016 Average 255,962 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 245,969 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,330.60 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

56.3646

49.2415

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 50.4485, compared to 54.3561 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.9076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.4485

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.3561

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 2.7402 AFN (High: 55.0418 / Low: 52.3016). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9541 AFN (High: 50.1945 / Low: 49.2404).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.7402

March Spread (Stable) ±0.9541

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.5507 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5507

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 55.7710) against the same month in 2016 (average: 50.9294), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8416 (+9.51%).

2017 Avg (September) 55.7710

2016 Avg (September) 50.9294

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	51.2270	49.7313	50.5142
February	51.3082	50.1762	50.9872
March	50.1945	49.2404	49.8351
April	50.8949	49.4566	50.1775
May	50.9407	49.1938	50.0109
June	52.3529	50.3228	51.1659
July	55.0418	52.3016	53.7588
August	54.9650	53.6749	54.3047
September	56.6600	54.9611	55.7710
October	54.8658	53.1476	54.2204
November	54.1322	53.1062	53.8117
December	55.4540	53.4548	54.2700