YEARLY HIGH
1.9514 ALL
YEARLY LOW
1.7539 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8317 ALL

2016 AFN to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 1.9514. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 20, dropping to 1.7539.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1975 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8530 to the December average rate of 1.9303, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.9514 was down 15.46% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.3082, 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 9,757 ALL
2015 Average 10,313 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 8,769 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 987.67 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.9456
1.7618
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to ALL 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 1.8040, compared to 1.8594 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0554 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8040
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8594

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0972 ALL (High: 1.8815 / Low: 1.7843). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0248 ALL (High: 1.8037 / Low: 1.7789).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0972
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0248

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0421 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0421

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.9303) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.8712), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0591 (+3.16%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.9303
2015 Avg (December) 1.8712

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8655 1.8388 1.8530
February 1.8507 1.7836 1.8109
March 1.8497 1.7805 1.8136
April 1.8051 1.7729 1.7867
May 1.8020 1.7590 1.7826
June 1.8096 1.7539 1.7771
July 1.8037 1.7789 1.7959
August 1.8815 1.7843 1.8125
September 1.8647 1.8167 1.8361
October 1.8965 1.8530 1.8816
November 1.9266 1.8643 1.8999
December 1.9514 1.8964 1.9303