YEARLY HIGH
0.0519 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0475 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0498 PEN

2016 AFN to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 0.0519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 20, dropping to 0.0475.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0501 to the December average rate of 0.0511, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0519 was down 4.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0542, 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 259 PEN
2015 Average 260 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 238 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.74 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0517
0.0477
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to PEN 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 0.0492, compared to 0.0504 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0492
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0504

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0029 PEN (High: 0.0513 / Low: 0.0484). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 PEN (High: 0.0513 / Low: 0.0506).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.0513) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0503), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+2.01%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.0513
2015 Avg (November) 0.0503

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0507 0.0497 0.0501
February 0.0517 0.0505 0.0509
March 0.0513 0.0484 0.0497
April 0.0495 0.0475 0.0483
May 0.0490 0.0480 0.0485
June 0.0489 0.0475 0.0480
July 0.0488 0.0477 0.0481
August 0.0509 0.0487 0.0495
September 0.0516 0.0499 0.0507
October 0.0518 0.0509 0.0514
November 0.0519 0.0508 0.0513
December 0.0513 0.0506 0.0511