YEARLY HIGH
0.7001 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.5845 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6425 AFN

2017 XPF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XPF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.7001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.5845.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1156 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5931 to the December average rate of 0.6870, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7001 was up 6.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6601, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,501 AFN
2016 Average 3,144 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 2,923 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 578.10 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6964
0.5837
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.6090, compared to 0.6761 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0671 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6090
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6761

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0604 AFN (High: 0.6483 / Low: 0.5879). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0127 AFN (High: 0.6777 / Low: 0.6649).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0604
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0127

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 0.0120 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.6870) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5861), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1010 (+17.23%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.6870
2016 Avg (December) 0.5861

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6028 0.5845 0.5931
February 0.6483 0.5879 0.5959
March 0.6041 0.5863 0.5954
April 0.6178 0.5923 0.6034
May 0.6403 0.6155 0.6279
June 0.6483 0.6330 0.6382
July 0.6738 0.6451 0.6587
August 0.6866 0.6723 0.6780
September 0.6911 0.6748 0.6846
October 0.6777 0.6649 0.6726
November 0.6868 0.6657 0.6757
December 0.7001 0.6772 0.6870