YEARLY HIGH
320.1401 BYR
YEARLY LOW
271.3082 BYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
297.0608 BYR

2016 AFN to BYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to BYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 320.1401. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 271.3082.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 48.8319 BYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 289.4662 to the December average rate of 301.3830, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 320.1401 was up 13.58% compared to the 2015 peak of 281.8754, 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 1,600,701 BYR
2015 Average 1,297,114 BYR
Yearly Trough Low 1,356,541 BYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 244,159.28 BYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

317.8154
280.6182
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to BYR 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 294.6262, compared to 299.4955 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.8693 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 294.6262
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 299.4955

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 39.5369 BYR (High: 310.8452 / Low: 271.3082). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8407 BYR (High: 305.2403 / Low: 303.3995).

January Spread (Volatile) ±39.5369
October Spread (Stable) ±1.8407

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, 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 13.3081 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.3081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 314.7156) against the same month in 2015 (average: 265.2196), the exchange rate shifted by +49.4961 (+18.66%).

2016 Avg (February) 314.7156
2015 Avg (February) 265.2196

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 310.8452 271.3082 289.4662
February 320.1401 308.1082 314.7156
March 312.4210 292.8752 301.4075
April 294.4248 281.3792 290.2000
May 287.3853 280.7217 283.7180
June 293.6212 285.2428 288.2497
July 294.0692 290.4104 291.6172
August 305.4516 291.5916 297.6444
September 305.2403 295.6746 300.3767
October 305.2403 303.3995 304.0489
November 304.0818 299.5350 301.9028
December 304.4868 300.0840 301.3830