YEARLY HIGH
13.7259 KPW
YEARLY LOW
12.9409 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.2811 KPW

2016 AFN to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 13.7259. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 15, dropping to 12.9409.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7850 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.1220 to the December average rate of 13.5447, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 13.7259 was down 12.84% compared to the 2015 peak of 15.7486, 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 68,630 KPW
2015 Average 73,715 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 64,704 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,925.19 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

13.7289
12.9592
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to KPW 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 13.1031, compared to 13.4591 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3560 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.1031
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.4591

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.6202 KPW (High: 13.7259 / Low: 13.1057). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0672 KPW (High: 13.1739 / Low: 13.1068).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.6202
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0672

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 0.0973 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0973

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 13.3762) against the same month in 2015 (average: 14.2612), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8850 (-6.21%).

2016 Avg (August) 13.3762
2015 Avg (August) 14.2612

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.1679 13.0848 13.1220
February 13.1855 12.9586 13.0698
March 13.1855 13.0915 13.1419
April 13.1739 13.1068 13.1490
May 13.1659 13.0687 13.1126
June 13.1775 12.9409 13.0233
July 13.1448 13.0500 13.1023
August 13.7259 13.1057 13.3762
September 13.7192 13.2866 13.4991
October 13.7192 13.6337 13.6648
November 13.6671 13.4601 13.5675
December 13.6853 13.4847 13.5447