2017 GMD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5681 AFN

YEARLY LOW

1.4358 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4836 AFN

2017 GMD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GMD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.5681. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 16, dropping to 1.4358.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1323 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5328 to the December average rate of 1.4567, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.5681 was down 11.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.7633, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,841 AFN

2016 Average 8,081 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 7,179 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 661.54 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.5412

1.4402

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 1.4973, compared to 1.4699 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0274 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4973

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4699

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0629 AFN (High: 1.5681 / Low: 1.5053). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0132 AFN (High: 1.4960 / Low: 1.4828).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0629

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0132

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0379 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0379

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.5328) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7364), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2036 (-11.73%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.5328

2016 Avg (January) 1.7364

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5681	1.5053	1.5328
February	1.5297	1.4940	1.5128
March	1.5023	1.4736	1.4910
April	1.5056	1.4716	1.4914
May	1.4896	1.4593	1.4749
June	1.4890	1.4688	1.4810
July	1.4922	1.4731	1.4829
August	1.5218	1.4778	1.4909
September	1.4960	1.4828	1.4891
October	1.4855	1.4358	1.4511
November	1.4554	1.4402	1.4486
December	1.4652	1.4462	1.4567