YEARLY HIGH
1.6819 DZD
YEARLY LOW
1.5300 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6142 DZD

2016 AFN to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 1.6819. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 1.5300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1519 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5656 to the December average rate of 1.6676, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.6819 was down 1.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.7084, 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 8,410 DZD
2015 Average 8,197 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 7,650 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 759.46 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.6834
1.5354
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to DZD 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 1.5822, compared to 1.6462 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0640 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5822
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6462

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0791 DZD (High: 1.6780 / Low: 1.5988). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0122 DZD (High: 1.6133 / Low: 1.6011).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0791
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0122

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0178 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0178

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 1.6671) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6245), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0426 (+2.62%).

2016 Avg (November) 1.6671
2015 Avg (November) 1.6245

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5715 1.5578 1.5656
February 1.5829 1.5300 1.5478
March 1.6127 1.5806 1.5993
April 1.6006 1.5743 1.5882
May 1.6065 1.5913 1.5990
June 1.6161 1.5817 1.5933
July 1.6133 1.6011 1.6079
August 1.6780 1.5988 1.6256
September 1.6689 1.6161 1.6381
October 1.6804 1.6614 1.6710
November 1.6819 1.6604 1.6671
December 1.6786 1.6522 1.6676