YEARLY HIGH
17.9208 AFN
YEARLY LOW
15.3932 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.8000 AFN

2017 RON to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RON to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 17.9208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 15.3932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5276 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.7549 to the December average rate of 17.6806, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 17.9208 was up 2.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 17.5537, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 89,604 AFN
2016 Average 83,557 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 76,966 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,637.76 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

17.9750
15.4738
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 16.0611, compared to 17.5389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4778 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.0611
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.5389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.7473 AFN (High: 17.6019 / Low: 16.8545). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3376 AFN (High: 15.9360 / Low: 15.5984).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.7473
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3376

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 0.2789 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2789

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 17.7666) against the same month in 2016 (average: 16.8001), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9665 (+5.75%).

2017 Avg (September) 17.7666
2016 Avg (September) 16.8001

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.0270 15.3932 15.7549
February 15.9360 15.5984 15.7508
March 15.8869 15.4946 15.6823
April 16.2906 15.6145 15.9424
May 16.8396 16.2215 16.5131
June 17.0053 16.4966 16.7230
July 17.6019 16.8545 17.2310
August 17.8390 17.4889 17.6609
September 17.9208 17.5047 17.7666
October 17.6075 17.2133 17.4877
November 17.6644 17.2018 17.4066
December 17.9030 17.4459 17.6806