YEARLY HIGH
11.2445 AFN
YEARLY LOW
9.2041 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.2900 AFN

2017 HRK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HRK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 11.2445. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 9.2041.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0404 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4226 to the December average rate of 10.8859, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 11.2445 was up 7.32% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.4777, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 56,223 AFN
2016 Average 49,825 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 46,020 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,202.11 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

11.1027
9.2699
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HRK 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 9.7876, compared to 10.7924 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7876
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.7924

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.5385 AFN (High: 11.2445 / Low: 10.7060). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1937 AFN (High: 10.7584 / Low: 10.5647).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.5385
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1937

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2594 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2594

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 10.8859) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.2912), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5947 (+17.16%).

2017 Avg (December) 10.8859
2016 Avg (December) 9.2912

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.6557 9.2041 9.4226
February 9.6919 9.4493 9.5535
March 9.7418 9.4661 9.6108
April 9.9020 9.5503 9.6964
May 10.3383 9.8977 10.1225
June 10.4749 10.2260 10.3196
July 10.8420 10.4351 10.6230
August 11.0504 10.8430 10.9241
September 11.1110 10.7494 10.9500
October 10.7584 10.5647 10.6906
November 10.8473 10.5397 10.6808
December 11.2445 10.7060 10.8859