YEARLY HIGH
86.1173 SLL
YEARLY LOW
56.6077 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
71.2710 SLL

2016 AFN to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 86.1173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 15, dropping to 56.6077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.5096 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 60.4860 to the December average rate of 83.2365, the exchange rate registered a net change of 37.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 86.1173 was up 12.40% compared to the 2015 peak of 76.6167, 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 430,587 SLL
2015 Average 340,171 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 283,039 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 147,548.20 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

88.1319
54.7186
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to SLL 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 59.1475, compared to 83.3945 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 24.2470 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 59.1475
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 83.3945

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 19.8798 SLL (High: 76.4875 / Low: 56.6077). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5168 SLL (High: 80.6353 / Low: 80.1185).

June Spread (Volatile) ±19.8798
July Spread (Stable) ±0.5168

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.1229 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1229

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 85.3475) against the same month in 2015 (average: 58.1189), the exchange rate shifted by +27.2286 (+46.85%).

2016 Avg (October) 85.3475
2015 Avg (October) 58.1189

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 61.2863 60.0524 60.4860
February 60.1325 58.8955 59.4853
March 59.6703 58.1676 59.0750
April 58.1865 57.6473 57.9520
May 57.7216 57.1127 57.5030
June 76.4875 56.6077 60.3836
July 80.6353 80.1185 80.3476
August 84.1869 80.2209 82.6150
September 85.8887 82.1341 84.4811
October 86.1173 84.7749 85.3475
November 85.3267 83.5388 84.3393
December 83.6156 82.5048 83.2365