2017 XDR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

99.1169 AFN

YEARLY LOW

88.8887 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

94.2246 AFN

2017 XDR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 99.1169. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 88.8887.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.2282 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 90.1867 to the December average rate of 98.0049, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 99.1169 was up 0.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 98.2653, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 495,584 AFN

2016 Average 471,156 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 444,443 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,141.00 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

98.7867

89.4049

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 91.7531, compared to 96.6960 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.9429 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 91.7531

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 96.6960

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 2.6230 AFN (High: 92.9746 / Low: 90.3516). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9293 AFN (High: 96.7819 / Low: 95.8526).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.6230

October Spread (Stable) ±0.9293

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 1.1642 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1642

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 98.0049) against the same month in 2016 (average: 89.4801), the exchange rate shifted by +8.5248 (+9.53%).

2017 Avg (December) 98.0049

2016 Avg (December) 89.4801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	90.8418	88.8887	90.1867
February	91.1724	90.0150	90.5470
March	91.2079	89.3584	90.3361
April	92.9746	90.3516	91.7827
May	94.7793	92.3136	93.4924
June	94.7865	93.5634	94.1738
July	96.3795	94.4230	95.2275
August	97.3967	95.9573	96.5897
September	98.1702	96.4972	97.4237
October	96.7819	95.8526	96.2595
November	97.7662	95.8634	96.6709
December	99.1169	96.8891	98.0049