YEARLY HIGH
0.1410 SEK
YEARLY LOW
0.1167 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1264 SEK

2016 AFN to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.1410. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.1167.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0244 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1245 to the December average rate of 0.1387, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1410 was down 7.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1524, 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 705 SEK
2015 Average 691 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 583 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121.75 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1407
0.1167
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to SEK 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 0.1213, compared to 0.1314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1213
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.0071 SEK (High: 0.1371 / Low: 0.1300). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 SEK (High: 0.1193 / Low: 0.1175).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0071
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1387) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1258), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0129 (+10.24%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1387
2015 Avg (December) 0.1258

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1253 0.1232 0.1245
February 0.1248 0.1217 0.1230
March 0.1255 0.1185 0.1218
April 0.1193 0.1175 0.1187
May 0.1213 0.1167 0.1198
June 0.1240 0.1173 0.1201
July 0.1258 0.1230 0.1247
August 0.1306 0.1240 0.1259
September 0.1306 0.1264 0.1280
October 0.1371 0.1300 0.1337
November 0.1391 0.1357 0.1376
December 0.1410 0.1363 0.1387