YEARLY HIGH
37.7702 MNT
YEARLY LOW
28.0955 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.6329 MNT

2016 AFN to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 37.7702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 28.0955.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.6747 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.1143 to the December average rate of 37.2758, the exchange rate registered a net change of 28.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 37.7702 was up 9.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 34.5629, 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 188,851 MNT
2015 Average 160,978 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 140,478 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,373.56 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

38.1586
27.5641
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to MNT 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 29.2221, compared to 34.0438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.8217 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.2221
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.0438

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 3.4707 MNT (High: 33.6099 / Low: 30.1392). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2380 MNT (High: 29.2335 / Low: 28.9955).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.4707
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2380

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.7919 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7919

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 37.2758) against the same month in 2015 (average: 29.5165), the exchange rate shifted by +7.7593 (+26.29%).

2016 Avg (December) 37.2758
2015 Avg (December) 29.5165

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.2335 28.9955 29.1143
February 29.7509 29.0874 29.3119
March 29.9636 29.5534 29.8236
April 29.8252 28.9069 29.3970
May 29.4608 28.9549 29.2389
June 28.9219 28.0955 28.4470
July 30.0099 28.8951 29.3992
August 33.6099 30.1392 32.4102
September 34.7893 32.7301 33.5581
October 35.9396 34.4493 35.0022
November 37.2516 35.9416 36.6170
December 37.7702 36.9788 37.2758