YEARLY HIGH
0.0640 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.0543 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0582 PLN

2016 AFN to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.0640. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 0.0543.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0097 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0591 to the December average rate of 0.0633, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0640 was down 6.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0684, 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 320 PLN
2015 Average 308 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 271 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.51 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0641
0.0548
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to PLN 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 0.0570, compared to 0.0595 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0570
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0595

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0040 PLN (High: 0.0630 / Low: 0.0590). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 PLN (High: 0.0587 / Low: 0.0574).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0633) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0583), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0050 (+8.53%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0633
2015 Avg (December) 0.0583

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0603 0.0574 0.0591
February 0.0590 0.0566 0.0575
March 0.0581 0.0544 0.0562
April 0.0571 0.0543 0.0556
May 0.0577 0.0556 0.0568
June 0.0587 0.0549 0.0566
July 0.0584 0.0567 0.0578
August 0.0589 0.0561 0.0571
September 0.0587 0.0574 0.0578
October 0.0603 0.0581 0.0593
November 0.0630 0.0590 0.0614
December 0.0640 0.0620 0.0633