YEARLY HIGH
34.4046 AFN
YEARLY LOW
31.3200 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.9982 AFN

2017 FJD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the FJD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 34.4046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 31.3200.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0846 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.0510 to the December average rate of 33.5280, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 34.4046 was up 2.48% compared to the 2016 peak of 33.5707, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 172,023 AFN
2016 Average 162,500 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 156,600 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,423.15 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

34.1813
31.8573
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 32.4105, compared to 33.5860 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1755 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.4105
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.5860

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 1.2154 AFN (High: 32.5353 / Low: 31.3200). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5995 AFN (High: 32.7852 / Low: 32.1856).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.2154
February Spread (Stable) ±0.5995

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.6352 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6352

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 33.9241) against the same month in 2016 (average: 32.8175), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1065 (+3.37%).

2017 Avg (August) 33.9241
2016 Avg (August) 32.8175

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.5353 31.3200 32.0510
February 32.7852 32.1856 32.4625
March 32.4302 31.6926 32.1105
April 32.6056 31.9698 32.3566
May 32.9979 32.0750 32.4538
June 33.3316 32.6265 33.0286
July 34.2255 33.1385 33.6040
August 34.4046 33.5572 33.9241
September 34.2799 33.5332 33.9877
October 33.7371 32.9427 33.3524
November 33.4603 32.8244 33.1197
December 34.1510 32.9659 33.5280