YEARLY HIGH
0.3158 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.2512 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2759 MXN

2016 AFN to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.3158. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 0.2512.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0646 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2628 to the December average rate of 0.3089, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3158 was up 16.95% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2700, 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 1,579 MXN
2015 Average 1,297 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 1,256 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 322.88 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3143
0.2501
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to MXN 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 0.2630, compared to 0.2888 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0258 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2630
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2888

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0372 MXN (High: 0.3158 / Low: 0.2787). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 MXN (High: 0.2746 / Low: 0.2677).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0372
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0107 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.3028) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2507), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0521 (+20.78%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.3028
2015 Avg (November) 0.2507

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2720 0.2518 0.2628
February 0.2769 0.2614 0.2681
March 0.2619 0.2516 0.2574
April 0.2603 0.2512 0.2555
May 0.2689 0.2513 0.2642
June 0.2773 0.2634 0.2701
July 0.2746 0.2677 0.2704
August 0.2866 0.2680 0.2747
September 0.2984 0.2741 0.2880
October 0.2957 0.2809 0.2876
November 0.3158 0.2787 0.3028
December 0.3153 0.3044 0.3089