2017 KMF to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1777 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.1420 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1560 AFN

2017 KMF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KMF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.1777. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.1420.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0357 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1442 to the December average rate of 0.1664, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1777 was up 10.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1612, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 889 AFN

2016 Average 764 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 710 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 178.67 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1687

0.1420

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.1480, compared to 0.1640 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0160 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1480

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1640

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0152 AFN (High: 0.1777 / Low: 0.1625). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 AFN (High: 0.1462 / Low: 0.1431).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0152

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.1652) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1517), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0135 (+8.90%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.1652

2016 Avg (August) 0.1517

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1466	0.1420	0.1442
February	0.1462	0.1431	0.1445
March	0.1469	0.1426	0.1448
April	0.1502	0.1442	0.1466
May	0.1558	0.1497	0.1527
June	0.1577	0.1541	0.1553
July	0.1629	0.1570	0.1598
August	0.1777	0.1625	0.1652
September	0.1678	0.1636	0.1659
October	0.1641	0.1610	0.1631
November	0.1668	0.1612	0.1636
December	0.1693	0.1642	0.1664