2017 HTG to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1313 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.9652 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0468 AFN

2017 HTG to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HTG to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 7, valuing the pair at 1.1313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.9652.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1661 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9990 to the December average rate of 1.0840, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1313 was down 6.27% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2070, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,657 AFN

2016 Average 5,388 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 4,826 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 830.41 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1093

0.9739

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 1.0088, compared to 1.0849 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0760 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0088

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0849

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.1120 AFN (High: 1.1036 / Low: 0.9916). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0099 AFN (High: 1.1022 / Low: 1.0923).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1120

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0099

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0205 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0205

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.0775) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0500), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0275 (+2.62%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.0775

2016 Avg (August) 1.0500

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0122	0.9852	0.9990
February	1.0074	0.9862	0.9985
March	1.0296	0.9652	0.9982
April	0.9912	0.9708	0.9852
May	0.9971	0.9778	0.9891
June	1.1036	0.9916	1.0829
July	1.1022	1.0923	1.0980
August	1.1313	1.0265	1.0775
September	1.0911	1.0771	1.0852
October	1.0886	1.0667	1.0802
November	1.0944	1.0752	1.0842
December	1.0928	1.0716	1.0840