2017 MYR to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |