YEARLY HIGH
1.0900 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.9753 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0439 AFN

2017 INR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the INR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.0900. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.9753.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1147 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9803 to the December average rate of 1.0781, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0900 was up 4.91% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0390, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 272,502 AFN
2016 Average 252,270 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 243,830 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,672.67 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0879
0.9705
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 1.0245, compared to 1.0633 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0387 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0245
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0633

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0340 AFN (High: 1.0303 / Low: 0.9963). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0132 AFN (High: 1.0026 / Low: 0.9894).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0340
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0132

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 0.0145 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0145

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.0781) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9799), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0983 (+10.03%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.0781
2016 Avg (December) 0.9799

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9894 0.9753 0.9803
February 1.0026 0.9894 0.9978
March 1.0303 0.9963 1.0126
April 1.0556 1.0263 1.0448
May 1.0647 1.0472 1.0553
June 1.0631 1.0475 1.0565
July 1.0672 1.0502 1.0591
August 1.0798 1.0618 1.0699
September 1.0734 1.0456 1.0643
October 1.0594 1.0419 1.0498
November 1.0683 1.0489 1.0584
December 1.0900 1.0652 1.0781