YEARLY HIGH
0.0560 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.0528 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0542 AED

2016 AFN to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 0.0560. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 15, dropping to 0.0528.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0535 to the December average rate of 0.0553, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0560 was down 12.84% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0643, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 280 AED
2015 Average 301 AED
Yearly Trough Low 264 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.02 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0560
0.0529
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to AED 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 0.0535, compared to 0.0549 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0535
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0549

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0025 AED (High: 0.0560 / Low: 0.0535). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AED (High: 0.0538 / Low: 0.0535).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.0546) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0582), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0036 (-6.21%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.0546
2015 Avg (August) 0.0582

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0537 0.0534 0.0535
February 0.0538 0.0529 0.0533
March 0.0538 0.0534 0.0536
April 0.0538 0.0535 0.0537
May 0.0537 0.0533 0.0535
June 0.0538 0.0528 0.0531
July 0.0536 0.0533 0.0535
August 0.0560 0.0535 0.0546
September 0.0560 0.0542 0.0551
October 0.0560 0.0556 0.0558
November 0.0558 0.0549 0.0554
December 0.0558 0.0550 0.0553