YEARLY HIGH
0.3382 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.3191 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3276 AFN

2017 GYD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GYD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.3382. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.3191.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0191 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3218 to the December average rate of 0.3346, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3382 was down 0.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3382, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,691 AFN
2016 Average 1,646 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 1,595 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95.73 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3360
0.3200
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.3244, compared to 0.3307 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3244
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3307

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0082 AFN (High: 0.3282 / Low: 0.3200). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 AFN (High: 0.3309 / Low: 0.3273).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0082
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.3346) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3224), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0123 (+3.81%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.3346
2016 Avg (December) 0.3224

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3245 0.3196 0.3218
February 0.3256 0.3199 0.3223
March 0.3240 0.3191 0.3214
April 0.3282 0.3200 0.3248
May 0.3315 0.3250 0.3284
June 0.3302 0.3252 0.3280
July 0.3335 0.3268 0.3294
August 0.3332 0.3288 0.3302
September 0.3319 0.3275 0.3299
October 0.3309 0.3273 0.3292
November 0.3348 0.3282 0.3310
December 0.3382 0.3303 0.3346