2017 PLN to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.9845 AFN

YEARLY LOW

15.8455 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.0505 AFN

2017 PLN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PLN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 19.9845. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 15.8455.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1390 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.2526 to the December average rate of 19.5158, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 19.9845 was up 8.48% compared to the 2016 peak of 18.4229, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 399,690 AFN

2016 Average 344,060 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 316,909 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 82,780.51 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

19.8421

15.9263

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 17.0862, compared to 19.0149 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9287 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.0862

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.0149

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.9244 AFN (High: 18.3648 / Low: 17.4404). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4077 AFN (High: 16.7444 / Low: 16.3368).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.9244

February Spread (Stable) ±0.4077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3082 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 19.5158) against the same month in 2016 (average: 15.7917), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7241 (+23.58%).

2017 Avg (December) 19.5158

2016 Avg (December) 15.7917

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.6904	15.8455	16.2526
February	16.7444	16.3368	16.5007
March	17.0313	16.2974	16.6401
April	17.4747	16.7794	17.0514
May	18.3648	17.4404	17.9068
June	18.3917	17.8657	18.1656
July	18.9274	18.2411	18.5827
August	19.2603	18.7383	18.9659
September	19.4397	18.6461	19.1299
October	19.0856	18.5729	18.8217
November	19.4703	18.7440	19.0735
December	19.9845	19.2558	19.5158