2017 JPY to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6354 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.5681 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6060 AFN

2017 JPY to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the JPY to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.6354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.5681.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0673 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5803 to the December average rate of 0.6130, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6354 was down 6.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6821, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 317,696 AFN

2016 Average 312,364 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 284,052 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,643.66 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6279

0.5760

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.5991, compared to 0.6129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0138 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5991

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0278 AFN (High: 0.6354 / Low: 0.6076). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0114 AFN (High: 0.6101 / Low: 0.5987).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0278

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0114

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0145 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0145

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.6193) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6536), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0343 (-5.25%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.6193

2016 Avg (September) 0.6536

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5923	0.5681	0.5803
February	0.5974	0.5859	0.5914
March	0.6036	0.5776	0.5904
April	0.6229	0.5993	0.6123
May	0.6155	0.5948	0.6061
June	0.6238	0.6028	0.6141
July	0.6174	0.5984	0.6079
August	0.6313	0.6165	0.6235
September	0.6354	0.6076	0.6193
October	0.6101	0.5987	0.6048
November	0.6195	0.6008	0.6085
December	0.6182	0.6054	0.6130