YEARLY HIGH
0.0078 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0070 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0074 AFN

2017 GNF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GNF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 23, valuing the pair at 0.0078. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0071 to the December average rate of 0.0077, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0078 was down 18.48% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0095, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 39 AFN
2016 Average 41 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 35 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.55 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0077
0.0071
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.0073, compared to 0.0076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0073
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0003 AFN (High: 0.0075 / Low: 0.0072). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AFN (High: 0.0076 / Low: 0.0076).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, 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 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0077) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0074), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+2.99%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0077
2016 Avg (August) 0.0074

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0072 0.0070 0.0071
February 0.0072 0.0071 0.0071
March 0.0072 0.0071 0.0071
April 0.0075 0.0072 0.0073
May 0.0075 0.0073 0.0074
June 0.0076 0.0074 0.0075
July 0.0077 0.0075 0.0076
August 0.0078 0.0076 0.0077
September 0.0077 0.0076 0.0076
October 0.0076 0.0076 0.0076
November 0.0076 0.0076 0.0076
December 0.0077 0.0076 0.0077