2016 AFN to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7784 JPY

YEARLY LOW

1.4660 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6048 JPY

2016 AFN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.7784. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 1.4660.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3125 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7273 to the December average rate of 1.7467, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.7784 was down 16.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.1317, 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 8,892 JPY

2015 Average 9,912 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 7,330 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,562.40 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.7708

1.4816

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to JPY 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 1.6258, compared to 1.5839 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0419 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6258

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5839

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1473 JPY (High: 1.7126 / Low: 1.5653). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0379 JPY (High: 1.6673 / Low: 1.6295).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1473

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0379

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0630 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0630

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.7467) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.8009), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0542 (-3.01%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.7467

2015 Avg (December) 1.8009

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7667	1.7019	1.7273
February	1.7627	1.6215	1.6643
March	1.6673	1.6295	1.6500
April	1.6322	1.5584	1.6019
May	1.6102	1.5560	1.5861
June	1.5931	1.4813	1.5249
July	1.5567	1.4660	1.5115
August	1.5518	1.4754	1.5057
September	1.5584	1.5084	1.5301
October	1.5922	1.5414	1.5741
November	1.7126	1.5653	1.6354
December	1.7784	1.7032	1.7467