2016 AFN to IRR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

458.7208 IRR

YEARLY LOW

434.8117 IRR

YEARLY AVERAGE

444.8429 IRR

2016 AFN to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 458.7208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 434.8117.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.9091 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 437.4050 to the December average rate of 452.6334, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 458.7208 was down 7.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 494.9067, 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 2,293,604 IRR

2015 Average 2,367,531 IRR

Yearly Trough Low 2,174,059 IRR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 119,545.64 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

458.4731

435.4898

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to IRR 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 439.7716, compared to 449.9142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.1427 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 439.7716

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 449.9142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 20.7783 IRR (High: 458.7208 / Low: 437.9425). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4978 IRR (High: 438.7755 / Low: 436.2777).

August Spread (Volatile) ±20.7783

January Spread (Stable) ±2.4978

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.1274 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1274

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 446.9289) against the same month in 2015 (average: 471.7332), the exchange rate shifted by -24.8043 (-5.26%).

2016 Avg (August) 446.9289

2015 Avg (August) 471.7332

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	438.7755	436.2777	437.4050
February	442.5495	434.8117	438.1814
March	442.7253	439.4967	441.3418
April	442.7243	440.1762	441.7695
May	442.5730	439.9332	441.0874
June	443.6597	436.0656	438.8442
July	444.1402	436.1684	438.7981
August	458.7208	437.9425	446.9289
September	458.2891	443.9789	451.1367
October	458.2891	455.6238	456.5578
November	456.7397	449.8202	453.4304
December	457.3480	450.6448	452.6334