YEARLY HIGH
0.0145 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0127 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0133 EUR

2016 AFN to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.0145. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 8, dropping to 0.0127.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0134 to the December average rate of 0.0143, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0145 was down 12.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0165, 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 73 EUR
2015 Average 74 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 63 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.16 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0144
0.0127
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AFN to EUR 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 0.0130, compared to 0.0136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0130
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0136

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0008 EUR (High: 0.0138 / Low: 0.0130). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 EUR (High: 0.0135 / Low: 0.0133).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0143) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0136), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+5.18%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0143
2015 Avg (December) 0.0136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0135 0.0133 0.0134
February 0.0134 0.0128 0.0131
March 0.0134 0.0128 0.0131
April 0.0130 0.0128 0.0129
May 0.0131 0.0127 0.0129
June 0.0132 0.0127 0.0129
July 0.0133 0.0130 0.0132
August 0.0138 0.0130 0.0133
September 0.0136 0.0132 0.0134
October 0.0139 0.0135 0.0138
November 0.0142 0.0136 0.0140
December 0.0145 0.0140 0.0143