YEARLY HIGH
18.9327 AFN
YEARLY LOW
17.8497 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.4551 AFN

2016 AED to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AED to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 15, valuing the pair at 18.9327. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 17.8497.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0829 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.6742 to the December average rate of 18.0916, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 18.9327 was up 0.98% compared to the 2015 peak of 18.7482, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 94,663 AFN
2015 Average 83,372 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 89,249 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,414.66 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

18.9036
17.8443
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 18.7005, compared to 18.2097 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4908 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.7005
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.2097

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.8492 AFN (High: 18.6989 / Low: 17.8497). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0952 AFN (High: 18.6933 / Low: 18.5981).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.8492
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0952

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3808 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3808

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 18.8153) against the same month in 2015 (average: 16.1617), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6536 (+16.42%).

2016 Avg (June) 18.8153
2015 Avg (June) 16.1617

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.7258 18.6135 18.6742
February 18.9032 18.5815 18.7481
March 18.7148 18.5797 18.6445
April 18.6933 18.5981 18.6353
May 18.7477 18.6132 18.6857
June 18.9327 18.5975 18.8153
July 18.7744 18.6436 18.7012
August 18.6989 17.8497 18.3205
September 18.4406 17.8645 18.1522
October 17.9714 17.8638 17.9326
November 18.2023 17.9147 18.0599
December 18.1716 17.9070 18.0916