YEARLY HIGH
143.7871 GNF
YEARLY LOW
105.1804 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
123.5736 GNF

2016 AFN to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 143.7871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 15, dropping to 105.1804.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.6067 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 112.7830 to the December average rate of 139.6559, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 143.7871 was up 13.25% compared to the 2015 peak of 126.9654, 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 718,936 GNF
2015 Average 601,380 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 525,902 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 193,033.72 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

142.8418
104.6107
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to GNF 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 111.1238, compared to 136.0235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 24.8997 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 111.1238
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 136.0235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 25.3685 GNF (High: 130.5489 / Low: 105.1804). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1484 GNF (High: 111.2133 / Low: 110.0649).

June Spread (Volatile) ±25.3685
April Spread (Stable) ±1.1484

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.9992 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9992

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 139.6559) against the same month in 2015 (average: 114.3788), the exchange rate shifted by +25.2771 (+22.10%).

2016 Avg (December) 139.6559
2015 Avg (December) 114.3788

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 114.1012 111.9916 112.7830
February 113.1855 110.4273 111.8114
March 112.0538 110.3355 111.2037
April 111.2133 110.0649 110.7959
May 110.4882 106.4626 107.7966
June 130.5489 105.1804 112.3523
July 131.5890 128.3486 130.2969
August 138.3489 129.7646 134.4373
September 138.5644 133.0143 136.2834
October 138.5720 136.7241 137.9238
November 139.3273 135.0102 137.5436
December 143.7871 137.1551 139.6559