YEARLY HIGH
0.0213 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0183 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0196 CAD

2016 AFN to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.0213. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.0183.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0207 to the December average rate of 0.0201, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0213 was down 4.23% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0222, 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 106 CAD
2015 Average 105 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 92 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.62 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0209
0.0185
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to CAD 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 0.0194, compared to 0.0197 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0194
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0197

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0011 CAD (High: 0.0201 / Low: 0.0190). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 CAD (High: 0.0191 / Low: 0.0188).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0207) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0209), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-1.25%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0207
2015 Avg (January) 0.0209

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0213 0.0202 0.0207
February 0.0204 0.0197 0.0200
March 0.0196 0.0189 0.0193
April 0.0192 0.0184 0.0187
May 0.0191 0.0183 0.0189
June 0.0190 0.0184 0.0187
July 0.0191 0.0188 0.0190
August 0.0201 0.0190 0.0193
September 0.0200 0.0191 0.0196
October 0.0203 0.0199 0.0201
November 0.0205 0.0201 0.0203
December 0.0205 0.0197 0.0201