YEARLY HIGH
2.1401 AFN
YEARLY LOW
1.8531 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0041 AFN

2017 THB to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the THB to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 2.1401. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 1.8531.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2870 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8821 to the December average rate of 2.1217, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.1401 was up 8.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.9775, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 THB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 535,015 AFN
2016 Average 480,305 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 463,271 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71,744.56 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.1456
1.8582
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB 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 1.9394, compared to 2.0689 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1295 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9394
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0689

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0693 AFN (High: 2.0132 / Low: 1.9438). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0168 AFN (High: 1.9162 / Low: 1.8994).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0693
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0168

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 0.0121 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2.1217) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.8568), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2649 (+14.27%).

2017 Avg (December) 2.1217
2016 Avg (December) 1.8568

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9027 1.8531 1.8821
February 1.9162 1.8994 1.9085
March 1.9436 1.8759 1.9121
April 1.9703 1.9386 1.9563
May 2.0132 1.9438 1.9741
June 2.0143 1.9905 2.0031
July 2.0556 1.9999 2.0243
August 2.0715 2.0489 2.0584
September 2.0763 2.0471 2.0676
October 2.0654 2.0416 2.0555
November 2.1130 2.0667 2.0858
December 2.1401 2.1074 2.1217