2017 XCD to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 XCD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the XCD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 25.7910. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 24.4552.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3358 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.6943 to the December average rate of 25.6165, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 25.7910 was up 0.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 25.7268, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XCD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
XCD to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 24.9000, compared to 25.3737 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4737 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.4524 AFN (High: 25.0926 / Low: 24.6402). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1301 AFN (High: 25.4097 / Low: 25.2796).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0982 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 25.6165) against the same month in 2016 (average: 24.5962), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0203 (+4.15%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.8179 | 24.4552 | 24.6943 |
| February | 24.7834 | 24.5916 | 24.7216 |
| March | 24.7572 | 24.5378 | 24.6786 |
| April | 25.0926 | 24.6402 | 24.9516 |
| May | 25.3485 | 24.9204 | 25.1579 |
| June | 25.3103 | 25.0271 | 25.1961 |
| July | 25.4123 | 25.0776 | 25.2534 |
| August | 25.4806 | 25.1814 | 25.3268 |
| September | 25.4097 | 25.2796 | 25.3707 |
| October | 25.3955 | 25.1631 | 25.2726 |
| November | 25.4754 | 25.2865 | 25.4021 |
| December | 25.7910 | 25.4178 | 25.6165 |