YEARLY HIGH
0.3551 HNL
YEARLY LOW
0.3251 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3360 HNL

2016 AFN to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.3551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.3251.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0300 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3270 to the December average rate of 0.3511, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3551 was down 6.40% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3794, 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 1,776 HNL
2015 Average 1,776 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 1,626 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 150.24 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3535
0.3246
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to HNL 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 0.3287, compared to 0.3432 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0145 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3287
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3432

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0168 HNL (High: 0.3488 / Low: 0.3321). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 HNL (High: 0.3302 / Low: 0.3289).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0168
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.3511) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3241), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0269 (+8.31%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.3511
2015 Avg (December) 0.3241

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3289 0.3254 0.3270
February 0.3311 0.3251 0.3278
March 0.3314 0.3290 0.3301
April 0.3302 0.3289 0.3298
May 0.3304 0.3281 0.3291
June 0.3334 0.3257 0.3284
July 0.3334 0.3298 0.3316
August 0.3488 0.3321 0.3397
September 0.3484 0.3380 0.3427
October 0.3494 0.3445 0.3470
November 0.3501 0.3442 0.3473
December 0.3551 0.3474 0.3511