YEARLY HIGH
0.2084 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.1837 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1958 SCR

2016 AFN to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 0.2084. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 0.1837.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0247 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1907 to the December average rate of 0.2015, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2084 was down 15.72% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2472, 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 1,042 SCR
2015 Average 1,092 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 918 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 123.60 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2027
0.1882
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to SCR 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 0.1932, compared to 0.1985 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1932
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1985

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0234 SCR (High: 0.2084 / Low: 0.1850). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 SCR (High: 0.2031 / Low: 0.1984).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0234
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.1945) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2445), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0500 (-20.44%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.1945
2015 Avg (February) 0.2445

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1995 0.1870 0.1907
February 0.2084 0.1850 0.1945
March 0.1977 0.1899 0.1941
April 0.2064 0.1869 0.1964
May 0.2018 0.1894 0.1941
June 0.1939 0.1837 0.1894
July 0.1963 0.1856 0.1916
August 0.2015 0.1921 0.1967
September 0.2031 0.1944 0.1988
October 0.2031 0.1984 0.2011
November 0.2039 0.1969 0.2011
December 0.2045 0.1983 0.2015