YEARLY HIGH
2.3461 AFN
YEARLY LOW
2.0632 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2334 AFN

2017 TWD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TWD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 2.3461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.0632.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2829 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1039 to the December average rate of 2.3113, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.3461 was up 7.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.1788, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,731 AFN
2016 Average 10,509 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 10,316 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,414.39 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.3320
2.0832
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD 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 2.1951, compared to 2.2717 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0766 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1951
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2717

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0773 AFN (High: 2.2136 / Low: 2.1363). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0295 AFN (High: 2.2951 / Low: 2.2656).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0773
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0295

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0186 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0186

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2.3113) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.0759), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2354 (+11.34%).

2017 Avg (December) 2.3113
2016 Avg (December) 2.0759

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1322 2.0632 2.1039
February 2.1794 2.1345 2.1644
March 2.2136 2.1363 2.1757
April 2.2445 2.1916 2.2196
May 2.2751 2.2319 2.2565
June 2.2737 2.2254 2.2504
July 2.2649 2.2274 2.2432
August 2.2783 2.2424 2.2625
September 2.2870 2.2493 2.2755
October 2.2762 2.2410 2.2569
November 2.2951 2.2656 2.2810
December 2.3461 2.2885 2.3113