2017 LTL to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

69.7015 AFN

YEARLY LOW

20.1327 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

59.0772 AFN

2017 LTL to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 69.7015. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 20.1327.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 49.5688 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.9365 to the December average rate of 69.2299, the exchange rate registered a net change of 123.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 69.7015 was up 203.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 22.9286, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 348,508 AFN

2016 Average 109,864 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 100,664 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 247,843.83 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

74.0875

15.7962

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 49.5808, compared to 68.5737 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 18.9928 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.5808

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 68.5737

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 47.1558 AFN (High: 67.8140 / Low: 20.6582). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3515 AFN (High: 68.6710 / Low: 68.3195).

April Spread (Volatile) ±47.1558

September Spread (Stable) ±0.3515

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 26.3239 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -26.3239

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 69.2299) against the same month in 2016 (average: 20.2791), the exchange rate shifted by +48.9507 (+241.38%).

2017 Avg (December) 69.2299

2016 Avg (December) 20.2791

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	66.9590	20.1327	30.9365
February	66.9785	20.4155	46.9777
March	20.9558	20.3873	20.6538
April	67.8140	20.6582	62.8327
May	68.5055	67.3485	67.9904
June	68.4024	67.6370	68.0938
July	68.6780	67.7735	68.2486
August	68.8625	68.0540	68.4470
September	68.6710	68.3195	68.5657
October	68.6325	68.0045	68.3003
November	68.8486	68.3380	68.6505
December	69.7015	68.6930	69.2299