YEARLY HIGH
0.0086 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0081 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0083 AFN

2017 LAK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LAK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 0.0086. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 11, dropping to 0.0081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0082 to the December average rate of 0.0083, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0086 was down 0.48% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0086, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 43 AFN
2016 Average 42 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 40 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.35 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0084
0.0082
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0083, compared to 0.0083 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0083
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0083

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0003 AFN (High: 0.0086 / Low: 0.0082). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AFN (High: 0.0083 / Low: 0.0082).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 0.0083) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0085), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-2.35%).

2017 Avg (July) 0.0083
2016 Avg (July) 0.0085

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0083 0.0081 0.0082
February 0.0084 0.0081 0.0082
March 0.0083 0.0081 0.0082
April 0.0084 0.0081 0.0083
May 0.0085 0.0082 0.0084
June 0.0085 0.0082 0.0083
July 0.0086 0.0082 0.0083
August 0.0083 0.0082 0.0083
September 0.0083 0.0082 0.0083
October 0.0083 0.0082 0.0082
November 0.0083 0.0082 0.0083
December 0.0084 0.0083 0.0083