YEARLY HIGH
0.2341 MVR
YEARLY LOW
0.2194 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2253 MVR

2016 AFN to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.2341. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 0.2194.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0147 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2232 to the December average rate of 0.2306, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2341 was down 12.35% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2671, 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 1,171 MVR
2015 Average 1,252 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 1,097 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73.68 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2328
0.2200
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to MVR 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 0.2225, compared to 0.2281 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2225
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2281

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0101 MVR (High: 0.2311 / Low: 0.2210). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 MVR (High: 0.2327 / Low: 0.2307).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0101
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2306) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2269), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0036 (+1.60%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2306
2015 Avg (December) 0.2269

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2245 0.2220 0.2232
February 0.2241 0.2195 0.2221
March 0.2244 0.2215 0.2229
April 0.2243 0.2194 0.2229
May 0.2244 0.2213 0.2228
June 0.2232 0.2199 0.2211
July 0.2222 0.2199 0.2211
August 0.2311 0.2210 0.2257
September 0.2327 0.2247 0.2289
October 0.2327 0.2307 0.2318
November 0.2326 0.2281 0.2304
December 0.2341 0.2281 0.2306