YEARLY HIGH
1.0334 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.9625 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9914 INR

2016 AFN to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.0334. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 8, dropping to 0.9625.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0709 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9809 to the December average rate of 1.0206, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0334 was down 6.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1010, 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 5,167 INR
2015 Average 5,246 INR
Yearly Trough Low 4,812 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 354.50 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0255
0.9661
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to INR 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 0.9781, compared to 1.0046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0265 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9781
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0479 INR (High: 1.0192 / Low: 0.9713). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 INR (High: 1.0172 / Low: 1.0085).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0479
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0142 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.0206) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9853), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0353 (+3.58%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.0206
2015 Avg (December) 0.9853

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9917 0.9678 0.9809
February 1.0068 0.9852 0.9912
March 0.9888 0.9650 0.9771
April 0.9747 0.9636 0.9710
May 0.9831 0.9710 0.9753
June 0.9888 0.9625 0.9732
July 0.9837 0.9712 0.9776
August 1.0192 0.9713 0.9949
September 1.0150 0.9829 1.0013
October 1.0172 1.0085 1.0130
November 1.0300 1.0071 1.0201
December 1.0334 1.0127 1.0206