YEARLY HIGH
72.5738 AFN
YEARLY LOW
65.1310 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
69.0403 AFN

2017 CHF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CHF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 9, valuing the pair at 72.5738. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 65.1310.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4428 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 66.2160 to the December average rate of 70.1886, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 72.5738 was up 0.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 72.3317, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 362,869 AFN
2016 Average 344,140 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 325,655 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,214.17 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

71.7947
65.7088
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 67.6953, compared to 70.3853 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6899 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 67.6953
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 70.3853

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 3.0741 AFN (High: 70.4403 / Low: 67.3662). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2900 AFN (High: 67.3855 / Low: 66.0955).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.0741
February Spread (Stable) ±1.2900

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 1.7401 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7401

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 71.2876) against the same month in 2016 (average: 68.4131), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8745 (+4.20%).

2017 Avg (September) 71.2876
2016 Avg (September) 68.4131

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 67.5338 65.1310 66.2160
February 67.3855 66.0955 66.6971
March 67.5609 65.5832 66.5595
April 68.1589 66.4811 67.3719
May 70.4403 67.3662 68.9903
June 71.0333 69.7200 70.3371
July 72.4825 70.0553 71.0916
August 71.7641 70.3125 70.9414
September 72.5738 70.4149 71.2876
October 70.6813 68.4547 69.5474
November 70.1670 68.5556 69.2550
December 71.4760 69.2086 70.1886