YEARLY HIGH
0.1056 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0989 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1018 BOB

2016 AFN to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 0.1056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 15, dropping to 0.0989.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0066 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1007 to the December average rate of 0.1042, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1056 was down 12.77% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1210, 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 528 BOB
2015 Average 566 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 495 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.20 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1055
0.0991
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to BOB 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 0.1002, compared to 0.1034 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1002
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0051 BOB (High: 0.1056 / Low: 0.1004). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 BOB (High: 0.1007 / Low: 0.1001).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.1028) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1093), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0065 (-5.91%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.1028
2015 Avg (August) 0.1093

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1012 0.1004 0.1007
February 0.1008 0.0991 0.1001
March 0.1004 0.0993 0.0998
April 0.1012 0.0993 0.1005
May 0.1012 0.1000 0.1005
June 0.1008 0.0989 0.0997
July 0.1007 0.1001 0.1004
August 0.1056 0.1004 0.1028
September 0.1052 0.1021 0.1037
October 0.1055 0.1046 0.1050
November 0.1052 0.1033 0.1043
December 0.1054 0.1035 0.1042