YEARLY HIGH
0.0125 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0115 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0121 AFN

2017 PYG to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PYG to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 0.0125. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.0115.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0116 to the December average rate of 0.0122, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0125 was up 0.83% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0124, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 62 AFN
2016 Average 60 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 57 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.98 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0124
0.0116
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.0120, compared to 0.0122 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) 0.0120
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0009 AFN (High: 0.0125 / Low: 0.0116). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AFN (High: 0.0121 / Low: 0.0119).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 0.0123) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0123), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.34%).

2017 Avg (July) 0.0123
2016 Avg (July) 0.0123

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0117 0.0115 0.0116
February 0.0119 0.0116 0.0117
March 0.0124 0.0116 0.0121
April 0.0125 0.0116 0.0120
May 0.0123 0.0119 0.0121
June 0.0123 0.0120 0.0122
July 0.0125 0.0122 0.0123
August 0.0124 0.0120 0.0122
September 0.0121 0.0119 0.0121
October 0.0121 0.0119 0.0120
November 0.0122 0.0120 0.0121
December 0.0125 0.0121 0.0122