YEARLY HIGH
2.7081 AFN
YEARLY LOW
2.4101 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5554 AFN

2017 UAH to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UAH to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 2.7081. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 2.4101.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2980 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4498 to the December average rate of 2.5136, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.7081 was down 8.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.9561, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,541 AFN
2016 Average 13,278 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 12,050 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,490.04 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.6964
2.4273
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 2.5148, compared to 2.5960 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0811 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5148
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5960

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.1004 AFN (High: 2.5105 / Low: 2.4101). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0293 AFN (High: 2.6271 / Low: 2.5978).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1004
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0293

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0593 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0593

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 2.6740) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.6773), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0033 (-0.12%).

2017 Avg (August) 2.6740
2016 Avg (August) 2.6773

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5105 2.4101 2.4498
February 2.4914 2.4432 2.4668
March 2.5091 2.4517 2.4733
April 2.5463 2.4632 2.5112
May 2.6020 2.5448 2.5757
June 2.6271 2.5978 2.6121
July 2.6690 2.6070 2.6338
August 2.7081 2.6375 2.6740
September 2.6546 2.5794 2.6190
October 2.5922 2.5447 2.5625
November 2.5958 2.5350 2.5729
December 2.5628 2.4725 2.5136