YEARLY HIGH
0.0307 BZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0287 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0295 BZD

2016 AFN to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.0287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0291 to the December average rate of 0.0302, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0307 was down 12.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0350, 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 153 BZD
2015 Average 164 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 143 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.87 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0305
0.0288
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to BZD 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 0.0291, compared to 0.0299 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0291
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0299

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0013 BZD (High: 0.0304 / Low: 0.0291). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BZD (High: 0.0293 / Low: 0.0291).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0302) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0295), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+2.21%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0302
2015 Avg (December) 0.0295

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0292 0.0290 0.0291
February 0.0292 0.0287 0.0290
March 0.0293 0.0290 0.0291
April 0.0293 0.0290 0.0292
May 0.0293 0.0291 0.0291
June 0.0294 0.0288 0.0290
July 0.0293 0.0290 0.0291
August 0.0304 0.0291 0.0297
September 0.0305 0.0295 0.0300
October 0.0305 0.0302 0.0304
November 0.0304 0.0299 0.0302
December 0.0307 0.0300 0.0302