YEARLY HIGH
83.5500 AFN
YEARLY LOW
69.6301 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
76.7957 AFN

2017 EUR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EUR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 83.5500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 69.6301.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.9199 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.9590 to the December average rate of 81.9846, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 83.5500 was up 5.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 78.8642, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 417,750 AFN
2016 Average 375,179 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 348,150 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69,599.60 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

83.0872
69.8564
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 72.8906, compared to 80.7007 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.8101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72.8906
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 80.7007

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 3.0754 AFN (High: 80.4063 / Low: 77.3309). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5180 AFN (High: 80.8664 / Low: 79.3484).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.0754
October Spread (Stable) ±1.5180

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.4273 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4273

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 81.9846) against the same month in 2016 (average: 70.0000), the exchange rate shifted by +11.9846 (+17.12%).

2017 Avg (December) 81.9846
2016 Avg (December) 70.0000

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 72.1530 69.6301 70.9590
February 72.0638 70.4207 71.0997
March 72.3708 70.2434 71.3401
April 73.8834 71.0521 72.2609
May 76.6703 73.7736 75.2099
June 77.6472 75.8418 76.4741
July 80.4063 77.3309 78.7327
August 81.9342 80.2324 80.9059
September 82.4668 80.5301 81.6907
October 80.8664 79.3484 80.2634
November 81.9602 79.4426 80.6271
December 83.5500 80.8104 81.9846