YEARLY HIGH
0.7065 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.5642 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6337 AFN

2017 RSD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RSD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.7065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.5642.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1424 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5733 to the December average rate of 0.6894, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7065 was up 10.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6412, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,533 AFN
2016 Average 3,049 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 2,821 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 711.89 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7010
0.5617
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 0.5911, compared to 0.6763 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0852 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5911
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6763

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0307 AFN (High: 0.7065 / Low: 0.6759). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0118 AFN (High: 0.6773 / Low: 0.6654).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0307
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0118

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 0.0120 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.6894) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5678), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1215 (+21.41%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.6894
2016 Avg (December) 0.5678

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5817 0.5642 0.5733
February 0.5810 0.5688 0.5738
March 0.5829 0.5682 0.5758
April 0.6008 0.5742 0.5845
May 0.6262 0.5989 0.6117
June 0.6434 0.6213 0.6273
July 0.6677 0.6403 0.6542
August 0.6874 0.6692 0.6771
September 0.6923 0.6750 0.6851
October 0.6773 0.6654 0.6731
November 0.6864 0.6703 0.6787
December 0.7065 0.6759 0.6894