2016 AFN to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7152 DJF

YEARLY LOW

2.5572 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6221 DJF

2016 AFN to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 2.7152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 15, dropping to 2.5572.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1580 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5904 to the December average rate of 2.6859, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.7152 was down 12.93% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.1186, 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 13,576 DJF

2015 Average 14,549 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 12,786 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 789.96 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.7097

2.5593

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to DJF 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 2.5867, compared to 2.6576 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0709 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5867

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6576

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.1240 DJF (High: 2.7046 / Low: 2.5806). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0134 DJF (High: 2.6012 / Low: 2.5877).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1240

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0134

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0158 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.6859) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.6314), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0546 (+2.07%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.6859

2015 Avg (December) 2.6314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5998	2.5838	2.5904
February	2.6030	2.5602	2.5799
March	2.6044	2.5843	2.5944
April	2.6012	2.5877	2.5959
May	2.5999	2.5769	2.5876
June	2.5983	2.5572	2.5718
July	2.5910	2.5718	2.5815
August	2.7046	2.5806	2.6362
September	2.7075	2.6166	2.6612
October	2.7113	2.6854	2.6972
November	2.7082	2.6608	2.6836
December	2.7152	2.6725	2.6859