2017 LYD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

51.2259 AFN

YEARLY LOW

46.2368 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

48.7995 AFN

2017 LYD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LYD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 51.2259. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 46.2368.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9891 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.6471 to the December average rate of 50.7154, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 51.2259 was down 2.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 52.3969, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 256,129 AFN

2016 Average 245,512 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 231,184 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,945.37 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

51.1222

46.2402

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 47.5064, compared to 50.0926 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5862 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.5064

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.0926

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 1.6132 AFN (High: 50.1430 / Low: 48.5299). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5178 AFN (High: 50.3259 / Low: 49.8080).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.6132

August Spread (Stable) ±0.5178

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4338 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4338

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 50.7154) against the same month in 2016 (average: 46.3920), the exchange rate shifted by +4.3233 (+9.32%).

2017 Avg (December) 50.7154

2016 Avg (December) 46.3920

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	47.0532	46.2368	46.6471
February	47.2668	46.4954	46.8761
March	47.1733	46.4504	46.7886
April	48.0014	46.8558	47.5058
May	48.9450	47.8397	48.4271
June	49.1482	48.3989	48.7936
July	50.1430	48.5299	49.3234
August	50.3259	49.8080	50.0693
September	50.7398	49.7878	50.3166
October	50.2192	49.6383	49.8827
November	50.5210	49.7370	50.2481
December	51.2259	50.2830	50.7154