2017 GTQ to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.4865 AFN

YEARLY LOW

8.8174 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.2418 AFN

2017 GTQ to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GTQ to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 9.4865. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 8.8174.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6692 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.8779 to the December average rate of 9.4165, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9.4865 was up 4.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 9.1071, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 47,433 AFN

2016 Average 44,568 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 44,087 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,345.82 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

9.4709

8.8240

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 9.1149, compared to 9.3687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2538 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.1149

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.3687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.1745 AFN (High: 9.0843 / Low: 8.9098). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0667 AFN (High: 9.3270 / Low: 9.2603).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1745

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0667

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0933 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0933

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 9.4165) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8.8527), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5638 (+6.37%).

2017 Avg (December) 9.4165

2016 Avg (December) 8.8527

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	8.9728	8.8174	8.8779
February	9.0843	8.9098	9.0118
March	9.1437	9.0376	9.0678
April	9.2234	9.0724	9.1813
May	9.3303	9.1987	9.2723
June	9.3223	9.2243	9.2782
July	9.4071	9.2677	9.3475
August	9.4778	9.3429	9.4170
September	9.4270	9.3294	9.3847
October	9.3270	9.2603	9.2914
November	9.4015	9.2939	9.3549
December	9.4865	9.3439	9.4165