YEARLY HIGH
0.2202 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.1973 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2084 AFN

2017 KZT to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KZT to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 0.2202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 0.1973.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0228 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2016 to the December average rate of 0.2074, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2202 was up 5.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2092, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,101 AFN
2016 Average 992 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 987 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 114.25 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2182
0.2001
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT 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 0.2112, compared to 0.2056 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2112
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2056

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0113 AFN (High: 0.2189 / Low: 0.2076). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 AFN (High: 0.2037 / Low: 0.2003).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0113
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.2167) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2065), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0101 (+4.91%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.2167
2016 Avg (May) 0.2065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2074 0.1986 0.2016
February 0.2142 0.2047 0.2088
March 0.2131 0.2093 0.2110
April 0.2174 0.2122 0.2154
May 0.2202 0.2124 0.2167
June 0.2189 0.2076 0.2138
July 0.2116 0.2077 0.2100
August 0.2075 0.2024 0.2055
September 0.2037 0.2003 0.2017
October 0.2056 0.1973 0.2026
November 0.2088 0.2044 0.2066
December 0.2102 0.2053 0.2074