2016 AFN to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |