YEARLY HIGH
2.4354 AFN
YEARLY LOW
2.2794 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3716 AFN

2017 UYU to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UYU to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 12, valuing the pair at 2.4354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2.2794.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1560 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3343 to the December average rate of 2.3960, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.4354 was up 2.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.3817, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,177 AFN
2016 Average 11,263 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 11,397 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 780.01 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.4298
2.3150
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 2.3742, compared to 2.3690 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3742
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3690

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0974 AFN (High: 2.3768 / Low: 2.2794). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0300 AFN (High: 2.4354 / Low: 2.4054).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0974
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0300

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0450 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0450

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 2.4203) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.1807), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2396 (+10.98%).

2017 Avg (May) 2.4203
2016 Avg (May) 2.1807

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3768 2.2794 2.3343
February 2.3848 2.3380 2.3593
March 2.3750 2.3274 2.3590
April 2.4121 2.3244 2.3698
May 2.4354 2.4054 2.4203
June 2.4168 2.3862 2.4024
July 2.4102 2.3530 2.3853
August 2.4217 2.3619 2.3921
September 2.3844 2.3420 2.3696
October 2.3444 2.3002 2.3246
November 2.3767 2.3262 2.3465
December 2.4209 2.3627 2.3960