YEARLY HIGH
0.0515 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0484 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0499 AFN

2017 MMK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MMK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.0515. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 0.0484.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0492 to the December average rate of 0.0510, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0515 was down 12.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0588, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 258 AFN
2016 Average 275 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 242 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.55 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0512
0.0486
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 0.0494, compared to 0.0504 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0494
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0504

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0013 AFN (High: 0.0501 / Low: 0.0488). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 AFN (High: 0.0508 / Low: 0.0503).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0510) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0492), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+3.50%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0510
2016 Avg (December) 0.0492

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0496 0.0488 0.0492
February 0.0494 0.0484 0.0488
March 0.0493 0.0486 0.0488
April 0.0501 0.0488 0.0496
May 0.0504 0.0495 0.0499
June 0.0506 0.0495 0.0500
July 0.0505 0.0497 0.0501
August 0.0508 0.0500 0.0503
September 0.0509 0.0500 0.0504
October 0.0507 0.0499 0.0502
November 0.0508 0.0503 0.0507
December 0.0515 0.0504 0.0510