YEARLY HIGH
0.7100 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.6526 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6783 DOP

2016 AFN to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.7100. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.6526.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0574 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6642 to the December average rate of 0.6999, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7100 was down 9.59% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7854, 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 3,550 DOP
2015 Average 3,682 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 3,263 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 286.95 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7049
0.6587
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to DOP 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 0.6659, compared to 0.6906 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0247 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6659
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6906

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0315 DOP (High: 0.6995 / Low: 0.6679). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 DOP (High: 0.6702 / Low: 0.6666).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0315
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

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 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.6999) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6730), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0269 (+4.00%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.6999
2015 Avg (December) 0.6730

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6670 0.6615 0.6642
February 0.6674 0.6526 0.6626
March 0.6697 0.6633 0.6670
April 0.6715 0.6648 0.6695
May 0.6702 0.6666 0.6680
June 0.6733 0.6588 0.6644
July 0.6714 0.6650 0.6689
August 0.6995 0.6679 0.6837
September 0.7032 0.6799 0.6913
October 0.7036 0.6987 0.7010
November 0.7051 0.6929 0.6988
December 0.7100 0.6954 0.6999