2016 AFN to PYG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 AFN to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the AFN to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 87.9439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 26, dropping to 80.7004.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2436 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 85.9389 to the December average rate of 87.1533, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 87.9439 was down 0.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 88.1870, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
AFN to PYG Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 83.1139, compared to 84.3918 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2779 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 3.6433 PYG (High: 84.4133 / Low: 80.7699). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2585 PYG (High: 82.5436 / Low: 81.2851).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.7224 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 87.1533) against the same month in 2015 (average: 85.7897), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3635 (+1.59%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 86.8127 | 84.6066 | 85.9389 |
| February | 86.2691 | 82.9719 | 84.2165 |
| March | 83.8051 | 82.2143 | 83.2006 |
| April | 82.3158 | 80.7004 | 81.5119 |
| May | 82.6235 | 81.3252 | 81.9417 |
| June | 82.5436 | 81.2851 | 81.8737 |
| July | 82.2227 | 80.8200 | 81.4365 |
| August | 84.4133 | 80.7699 | 82.2529 |
| September | 84.3660 | 81.9436 | 83.3143 |
| October | 86.5755 | 83.9477 | 85.2474 |
| November | 87.4882 | 86.0919 | 86.9464 |
| December | 87.9439 | 86.1045 | 87.1533 |