YEARLY HIGH
51.5821 AFN
YEARLY LOW
45.8963 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.2984 AFN

2017 NZD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NZD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 51.5821. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 11, dropping to 45.8963.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6859 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.5323 to the December average rate of 48.2384, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 51.5821 was up 2.91% compared to the 2016 peak of 50.1237, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 257,911 AFN
2016 Average 236,198 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 229,481 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,429.31 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

50.6535
46.3501
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 47.6546, compared to 48.9422 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2876 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.6546
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.9422

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 2.6974 AFN (High: 49.4279 / Low: 46.7305). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0348 AFN (High: 48.8800 / Low: 47.8452).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.6974
February Spread (Stable) ±1.0348

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.5859 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5859

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 50.2949) against the same month in 2016 (average: 49.0441), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2508 (+2.55%).

2017 Avg (July) 50.2949
2016 Avg (July) 49.0441

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.7099 46.2532 47.5323
February 48.8800 47.8452 48.2327
March 47.5480 45.8963 46.7088
April 47.6835 46.3869 47.0284
May 48.3933 46.4571 47.2273
June 49.7792 48.2608 49.1981
July 51.5821 49.3529 50.2949
August 50.8779 48.9084 50.0140
September 50.3498 49.0183 49.7088
October 49.4279 46.7305 48.1229
November 47.8379 46.7290 47.2743
December 49.4286 46.9905 48.2384