2016 AFN to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |