YEARLY HIGH
1.0221 HTG
YEARLY LOW
0.8285 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9302 HTG

2016 AFN to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.0221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.8285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1936 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8458 to the December average rate of 1.0019, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0221 was up 9.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.9351, 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 5,110 HTG
2015 Average 4,146 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 4,143 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 967.83 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0176
0.8302
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to HTG 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 0.8915, compared to 0.9689 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0773 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8915
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9689

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0506 HTG (High: 0.9747 / Low: 0.9241). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 HTG (High: 0.9109 / Low: 0.9048).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0506
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.0019) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8360), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1659 (+19.84%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.0019
2015 Avg (December) 0.8360

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8699 0.8285 0.8458
February 0.8988 0.8657 0.8763
March 0.9077 0.8946 0.9034
April 0.9140 0.9002 0.9080
May 0.9109 0.9048 0.9079
June 0.9192 0.9015 0.9078
July 0.9258 0.9183 0.9211
August 0.9747 0.9241 0.9526
September 0.9941 0.9517 0.9739
October 0.9941 0.9792 0.9858
November 0.9879 0.9655 0.9779
December 1.0221 0.9810 1.0019