2017 PHP to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3982 AFN

YEARLY LOW

1.3138 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3485 AFN

2017 PHP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PHP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 1.3982. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 1.3138.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0844 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3416 to the December average rate of 1.3768, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.3982 was down 7.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.5061, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 349,550 AFN

2016 Average 357,091 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 328,446 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,103.89 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.3816

1.3231

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 1.3484, compared to 1.3486 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3484

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3486

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0438 AFN (High: 1.3726 / Low: 1.3288). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0140 AFN (High: 1.3519 / Low: 1.3379).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0438

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0140

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0176 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0176

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.3768) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3348), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0420 (+3.14%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.3768

2016 Avg (December) 1.3348

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3524	1.3298	1.3416
February	1.3475	1.3226	1.3365
March	1.3355	1.3194	1.3280
April	1.3726	1.3288	1.3536
May	1.3767	1.3513	1.3647
June	1.3857	1.3429	1.3660
July	1.3554	1.3387	1.3484
August	1.3661	1.3280	1.3434
September	1.3519	1.3379	1.3451
October	1.3446	1.3138	1.3295
November	1.3692	1.3336	1.3485
December	1.3982	1.3566	1.3768