YEARLY HIGH
0.0593 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0557 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0579 AFN

2017 IQD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the IQD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.0593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 0.0557.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0565 to the December average rate of 0.0582, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0593 was down 7.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0638, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 297 AFN
2016 Average 298 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 279 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.91 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0591
0.0563
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD 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 0.0573, compared to 0.0585 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0573
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0585

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0017 AFN (High: 0.0586 / Low: 0.0570). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 AFN (High: 0.0568 / Low: 0.0562).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0586) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0577), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+1.61%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0586
2016 Avg (August) 0.0577

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0568 0.0562 0.0565
February 0.0569 0.0557 0.0566
March 0.0574 0.0564 0.0568
April 0.0582 0.0568 0.0576
May 0.0586 0.0570 0.0581
June 0.0587 0.0575 0.0583
July 0.0592 0.0576 0.0585
August 0.0593 0.0579 0.0586
September 0.0589 0.0579 0.0585
October 0.0588 0.0580 0.0585
November 0.0592 0.0578 0.0588
December 0.0588 0.0577 0.0582