2016 AFN to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

356.3265 STD

YEARLY LOW

303.3109 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

326.8313 STD

2016 AFN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 356.3265. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 303.3109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 53.0156 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 328.6058 to the December average rate of 350.3399, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 356.3265 was down 11.56% compared to the 2015 peak of 402.9143, 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 1,781,633 STD

2015 Average 1,807,507 STD

Yearly Trough Low 1,516,555 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 265,078.12 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

353.8625

311.5908

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to STD 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 319.5970, compared to 334.0655 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.4685 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 319.5970

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 334.0655

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 20.9011 STD (High: 324.2120 / Low: 303.3109). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3867 STD (High: 323.4812 / Low: 320.0945).

June Spread (Volatile) ±20.9011

July Spread (Stable) ±3.3867

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 7.0884 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.0884

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 350.3399) against the same month in 2015 (average: 332.9042), the exchange rate shifted by +17.4357 (+5.24%).

2016 Avg (December) 350.3399

2015 Avg (December) 332.9042

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	331.2985	326.5562	328.6058
February	327.6210	316.9451	321.5174
March	328.0752	314.4163	321.8327
April	317.7626	311.9674	315.1669
May	319.4990	310.7958	315.3456
June	324.2120	303.3109	315.1135
July	323.4812	320.0945	322.1458
August	336.4494	318.9580	324.9335
September	333.1861	323.6272	327.8630
October	341.6788	328.1238	336.9331
November	347.4960	334.4311	342.1778
December	356.3265	343.9197	350.3399