2017 CDF to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0575 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.0414 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0470 AFN

2017 CDF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CDF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 0.0414.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0161 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0550 to the December average rate of 0.0439, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0575 was down 24.46% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0761, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 287 AFN

2016 Average 352 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 207 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 80.39 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0562

0.0418

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0503, compared to 0.0437 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0503

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0437

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0047 AFN (High: 0.0575 / Low: 0.0527). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 AFN (High: 0.0442 / Low: 0.0437).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0047

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0550) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0740), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0190 (-25.66%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0550

2016 Avg (January) 0.0740

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0575	0.0527	0.0550
February	0.0538	0.0510	0.0525
March	0.0511	0.0493	0.0502
April	0.0498	0.0481	0.0490
May	0.0484	0.0476	0.0481
June	0.0478	0.0455	0.0468
July	0.0457	0.0419	0.0439
August	0.0446	0.0414	0.0430
September	0.0442	0.0437	0.0440
October	0.0438	0.0433	0.0436
November	0.0441	0.0434	0.0437
December	0.0446	0.0430	0.0439