2016 AFN to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 AFN to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the AFN to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 124.8774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 15, dropping to 116.3474.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.5301 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 118.7529 to the December average rate of 122.7899, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 124.8774 was down 12.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 142.0344, 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 LAK 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 118.2373, compared to 121.4211 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1837 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 5.9462 LAK (High: 123.6088 / Low: 117.6626). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9632 LAK (High: 119.1375 / Low: 118.1742).
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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.9886 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 122.7899) against the same month in 2015 (average: 120.6147), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1752 (+1.80%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 119.3889 | 118.1438 | 118.7529 |
| February | 119.0795 | 116.7827 | 117.9726 |
| March | 119.1375 | 118.1742 | 118.6854 |
| April | 118.9588 | 117.9232 | 118.4791 |
| May | 119.3679 | 117.7930 | 118.2613 |
| June | 118.5704 | 116.3474 | 117.2726 |
| July | 118.3058 | 117.1662 | 117.7379 |
| August | 123.6088 | 117.6626 | 120.2543 |
| September | 123.4084 | 119.5603 | 121.4266 |
| October | 123.7891 | 122.7475 | 123.2888 |
| November | 124.0568 | 122.1353 | 123.0291 |
| December | 124.8774 | 120.9053 | 122.7899 |