2017 LRD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7630 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.5455 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6597 AFN

2017 LRD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LRD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.7630. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 0.5455.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2175 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7128 to the December average rate of 0.5517, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7630 was down 7.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8217, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,815 AFN

2016 Average 3,799 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 2,727 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,087.64 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7546

0.5332

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.7158, compared to 0.6035 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7158

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6035

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1685 AFN (High: 0.7605 / Low: 0.5920). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 AFN (High: 0.5820 / Low: 0.5739).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1685

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1239 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1239

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 0.7361) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7606), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0245 (-3.22%).

2017 Avg (July) 0.7361

2016 Avg (July) 0.7606

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7338	0.6991	0.7128
February	0.7123	0.7031	0.7091
March	0.7144	0.7010	0.7098
April	0.7215	0.7085	0.7157
May	0.7331	0.7159	0.7222
June	0.7318	0.7188	0.7250
July	0.7630	0.7213	0.7361
August	0.7605	0.5920	0.6123
September	0.5965	0.5810	0.5865
October	0.5820	0.5739	0.5771
November	0.5761	0.5455	0.5574
December	0.5555	0.5474	0.5517