YEARLY HIGH
102.9539 AFN
YEARLY LOW
66.4270 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
74.5373 AFN

2017 LVL to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LVL to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 102.9539. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 66.4270.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.5269 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 93.1301 to the December average rate of 69.2299, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 102.9539 was down 7.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 111.8359, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 514,770 AFN
2016 Average 536,415 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 332,135 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 182,634.73 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

104.8181
64.6424
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL 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 80.5010, compared to 68.5737 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.9274 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 80.5010
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 68.5737

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 35.9257 AFN (High: 102.3857 / Low: 66.4600). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3515 AFN (High: 68.6710 / Low: 68.3195).

February Spread (Volatile) ±35.9257
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3515

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 30.5421 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -30.5421

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 101.4701) against the same month in 2016 (average: 109.0570), the exchange rate shifted by -7.5868 (-6.96%).

2017 Avg (March) 101.4701
2016 Avg (March) 109.0570

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 102.1061 66.4270 93.1301
February 102.3857 66.4600 81.3936
March 102.9539 100.1615 101.4701
April 101.7327 67.1875 70.9281
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