YEARLY HIGH
0.0604 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0462 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0514 BRL

2016 AFN to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.0604. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 0.0462.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0142 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0589 to the December average rate of 0.0505, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0604 was down 6.93% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0649, 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 302 BRL
2015 Average 271 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 231 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71.05 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0601
0.0465
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to BRL 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 0.0539, compared to 0.0489 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0539
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0489

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0051 BRL (High: 0.0575 / Low: 0.0524). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 BRL (High: 0.0489 / Low: 0.0472).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0589) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0457), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0133 (+29.08%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0589
2015 Avg (January) 0.0457

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0604 0.0577 0.0589
February 0.0589 0.0565 0.0577
March 0.0575 0.0524 0.0539
April 0.0538 0.0504 0.0519
May 0.0525 0.0502 0.0516
June 0.0523 0.0472 0.0496
July 0.0489 0.0472 0.0477
August 0.0488 0.0462 0.0477
September 0.0500 0.0480 0.0488
October 0.0497 0.0472 0.0485
November 0.0519 0.0482 0.0505
December 0.0529 0.0490 0.0505