2017 SDG to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.4836 AFN

YEARLY LOW

9.9189 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.2421 AFN

2017 SDG to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 4, valuing the pair at 10.4836. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 9.9189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5648 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.3712 to the December average rate of 10.2901, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.4836 was down 8.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.4415, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 52,418 AFN

2016 Average 55,015 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 49,594 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,823.85 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.3996

10.0595

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 10.2259, compared to 10.2584 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0325 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.2259

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2584

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.5557 AFN (High: 10.4746 / Low: 9.9189). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0801 AFN (High: 10.2952 / Low: 10.2150).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.5557

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0801

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2195 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2195

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 10.1457) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.2353), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0896 (-9.70%).

2017 Avg (March) 10.1457

2016 Avg (March) 11.2353

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.4416	10.2743	10.3712
February	10.4600	9.9927	10.3652
March	10.4836	9.9624	10.1457
April	10.1360	9.9624	10.0879
May	10.2476	10.0821	10.1835
June	10.2584	10.1325	10.2018
July	10.2799	10.1480	10.2327
August	10.3217	10.2030	10.2612
September	10.2952	10.2150	10.2591
October	10.2713	10.1873	10.2250
November	10.3235	10.2302	10.2823
December	10.4746	9.9189	10.2901