2016 AFN to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0344 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.9628 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9914 BTN

2016 AFN to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.0344. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 9, dropping to 0.9628.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0716 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9807 to the December average rate of 1.0214, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0344 was down 5.91% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0993, 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 5,172 BTN

2015 Average 5,245 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 4,814 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 358.17 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0265

0.9661

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to BTN 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 0.9781, compared to 1.0046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0265 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9781

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0480 BTN (High: 1.0198 / Low: 0.9718). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 BTN (High: 1.0167 / Low: 1.0088).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0480

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0135 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0135

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.0214) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9859), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0356 (+3.61%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.0214

2015 Avg (December) 0.9859

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9927	0.9676	0.9807
February	1.0060	0.9843	0.9911
March	0.9919	0.9650	0.9776
April	0.9747	0.9648	0.9711
May	0.9830	0.9705	0.9750
June	0.9897	0.9628	0.9735
July	0.9850	0.9736	0.9783
August	1.0198	0.9718	0.9947
September	1.0173	0.9854	1.0015
October	1.0167	1.0088	1.0129
November	1.0305	1.0091	1.0187
December	1.0344	1.0137	1.0214