YEARLY HIGH
17.1415 AFN
YEARLY LOW
14.7361 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.8145 AFN

2017 MYR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MYR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 17.1415. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 14.7361.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4054 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.9677 to the December average rate of 16.9786, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 17.1415 was down 3.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 17.7148, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 342,829 AFN
2016 Average 327,759 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 294,722 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,107.63 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

17.1797
14.7666
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 15.3357, compared to 16.2932 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9575 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.3357
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.2932

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.6357 AFN (High: 16.8064 / Low: 16.1707). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1243 AFN (High: 16.2180 / Low: 16.0937).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6357
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1243

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1203 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1203

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 16.9786) against the same month in 2016 (average: 14.9022), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0764 (+13.93%).

2017 Avg (December) 16.9786
2016 Avg (December) 14.9022

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.0928 14.7361 14.9677
February 15.0981 14.9248 15.0398
March 15.1332 14.8919 15.0260
April 15.6182 15.0387 15.3126
May 16.0491 15.5270 15.7499
June 16.0438 15.7717 15.9184
July 16.0556 15.7979 15.9094
August 16.0856 15.8447 15.9785
September 16.3878 16.0426 16.2721
October 16.2180 16.0937 16.1519
November 16.8064 16.1707 16.4689
December 17.1415 16.8271 16.9786