2017 SYP to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3205 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.1321 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2436 AFN

2017 SYP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SYP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 8, valuing the pair at 0.3205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.1321.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1884 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3118 to the December average rate of 0.1344, the exchange rate registered a net change of -56.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3205 was up 0.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3198, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,602 AFN

2016 Average 1,562 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 660 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 942.01 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3369

0.1141

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.3140, compared to 0.1731 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1409 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3140

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1731

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1883 AFN (High: 0.3205 / Low: 0.1321). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 AFN (High: 0.1334 / Low: 0.1327).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1883

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1314 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1314

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.1869) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3131), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1262 (-40.31%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.1869

2016 Avg (August) 0.3131

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3139	0.3098	0.3118
February	0.3125	0.3100	0.3117
March	0.3121	0.3094	0.3112
April	0.3164	0.3107	0.3146
May	0.3196	0.3141	0.3172
June	0.3191	0.3155	0.3177
July	0.3204	0.3156	0.3183
August	0.3205	0.1321	0.1869
September	0.1334	0.1327	0.1331
October	0.1333	0.1321	0.1326
November	0.1337	0.1327	0.1333
December	0.1353	0.1334	0.1344