2017 FKP to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

94.0514 AFN

YEARLY LOW

80.4145 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

87.5706 AFN

2017 FKP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the FKP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 94.0514. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 80.4145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.6368 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 82.4078 to the December average rate of 92.8053, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 94.0514 was down 8.58% compared to the 2016 peak of 102.8789, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 470,257 AFN

2016 Average 459,676 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 402,073 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 68,184.18 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

93.8542

81.2672

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 84.7219, compared to 90.4193 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.6974 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 84.7219

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 90.4193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 4.7664 AFN (High: 93.3016 / Low: 88.5351). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6704 AFN (High: 88.8401 / Low: 87.1696).

September Spread (Volatile) ±4.7664

May Spread (Stable) ±1.6704

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.1576 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1576

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 92.8053) against the same month in 2016 (average: 82.9038), the exchange rate shifted by +9.9015 (+11.94%).

2017 Avg (December) 92.8053

2016 Avg (December) 82.9038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	84.2178	80.4145	82.4078
February	84.5784	82.6885	83.3673
March	83.7312	80.6544	82.3161
April	87.8090	83.1794	85.2455
May	88.8401	87.1696	87.8493
June	88.4079	86.0689	87.1456
July	89.8841	87.8813	88.7886
August	90.4017	87.7695	88.6818
September	93.3016	88.5351	91.3135
October	91.7380	89.1685	90.1559
November	92.6419	89.5078	90.7711
December	94.0514	91.9385	92.8053