YEARLY HIGH
0.0213 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0187 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0199 AUD

2016 AFN to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.0213. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 0.0187.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0208 to the December average rate of 0.0205, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0213 was down 7.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0230, 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 106 AUD
2015 Average 109 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 94 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.70 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0209
0.0189
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to AUD 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 0.0199, compared to 0.0199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0199
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0013 AUD (High: 0.0203 / Low: 0.0190). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 AUD (High: 0.0196 / Low: 0.0191).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0208) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0215), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-3.34%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0208
2015 Avg (January) 0.0215

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0213 0.0200 0.0208
February 0.0207 0.0200 0.0204
March 0.0203 0.0190 0.0194
April 0.0194 0.0187 0.0191
May 0.0202 0.0191 0.0199
June 0.0201 0.0191 0.0195
July 0.0196 0.0191 0.0193
August 0.0200 0.0191 0.0195
September 0.0201 0.0195 0.0198
October 0.0202 0.0196 0.0199
November 0.0205 0.0196 0.0200
December 0.0211 0.0201 0.0205