2017 PEN to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.4959 AFN

YEARLY LOW

19.5688 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.8391 AFN

2017 PEN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 21.4959. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 19.5688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9272 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.9936 to the December average rate of 21.3366, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 21.4959 was up 2.11% compared to the 2016 peak of 21.0509, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 107,480 AFN

2016 Average 100,481 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 97,844 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,635.97 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

21.4709

19.8593

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 20.5531, compared to 21.1251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5721 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.5531

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.1251

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 1.1223 AFN (High: 21.2967 / Low: 20.1744). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2626 AFN (High: 21.1651 / Low: 20.9025).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.1223

July Spread (Stable) ±0.2626

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 0.1194 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1194

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 21.3366) against the same month in 2016 (average: 19.5621), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7745 (+9.07%).

2017 Avg (December) 21.3366

2016 Avg (December) 19.5621

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.3551	19.5688	19.9936
February	20.6205	20.3463	20.5043
March	20.5875	20.2020	20.4408
April	20.8900	20.5030	20.7479
May	20.9252	20.5870	20.7780
June	20.9511	20.6795	20.8539
July	21.1651	20.9025	21.0180
August	21.2703	20.9476	21.1180
September	21.2473	20.9027	21.1231
October	21.1738	20.8408	21.0038
November	21.2967	20.1744	21.1514
December	21.4959	21.1348	21.3366