YEARLY HIGH
3.9123 AFN
YEARLY LOW
3.0338 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6031 AFN

2017 MXN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MXN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 18, valuing the pair at 3.9123. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 3.0338.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8786 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1275 to the December average rate of 3.6022, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.9123 was down 1.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.9801, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 195,617 AFN
2016 Average 181,931 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 151,688 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,929.81 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.9178
3.0556
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 3.4765, compared to 3.7298 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2533 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4765
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7298

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.2245 AFN (High: 3.5659 / Low: 3.3414). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0943 AFN (High: 3.8997 / Low: 3.8054).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2245
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0943

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2188 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 3.8298) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.6978), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1320 (+3.57%).

2017 Avg (July) 3.8298
2016 Avg (July) 3.6978

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2319 3.0338 3.1275
February 3.3912 3.2250 3.2955
March 3.5659 3.3414 3.4629
April 3.6494 3.5263 3.5995
May 3.7012 3.5315 3.6224
June 3.8117 3.6352 3.7511
July 3.9123 3.7187 3.8298
August 3.8997 3.8054 3.8459
September 3.8908 3.7614 3.8458
October 3.7563 3.5589 3.6271
November 3.7139 3.5736 3.6277
December 3.6950 3.4969 3.6022