YEARLY HIGH
0.0122 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0088 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0091 AFN

2017 SLL to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SLL to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 11, dropping to 0.0088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0098 to the December average rate of 0.0091, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0122 was down 30.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0177, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 61 AFN
2016 Average 72 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 44 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.76 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0099
0.0089
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0092, compared to 0.0090 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0092
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0090

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0032 AFN (High: 0.0122 / Low: 0.0090). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AFN (High: 0.0090 / Low: 0.0089).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0098) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0165), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0067 (-40.48%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0098
2016 Avg (January) 0.0165

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0122 0.0090 0.0098
February 0.0091 0.0090 0.0090
March 0.0092 0.0088 0.0090
April 0.0091 0.0089 0.0090
May 0.0091 0.0090 0.0091
June 0.0091 0.0090 0.0091
July 0.0092 0.0090 0.0091
August 0.0092 0.0090 0.0091
September 0.0091 0.0090 0.0091
October 0.0090 0.0089 0.0089
November 0.0090 0.0089 0.0090
December 0.0091 0.0090 0.0091