2016 AFN to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2453 SZL

YEARLY LOW

0.1965 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2169 SZL

2016 AFN to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.2453. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 0.1965.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0488 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2373 to the December average rate of 0.2089, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2453 was up 3.64% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2367, 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 1,227 SZL

2015 Average 1,042 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 983 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 243.89 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2406

0.2011

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AFN to SZL 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 0.2243, compared to 0.2094 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2243

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2094

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0218 SZL (High: 0.2293 / Low: 0.2075). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0104 SZL (High: 0.2133 / Low: 0.2029).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0218

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0104

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0109 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2373) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2004), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0369 (+18.39%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2373

2015 Avg (January) 0.2004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2453	0.2262	0.2373
February	0.2353	0.2203	0.2295
March	0.2310	0.2157	0.2244
April	0.2223	0.2078	0.2135
May	0.2293	0.2075	0.2230
June	0.2269	0.2095	0.2182
July	0.2152	0.2029	0.2096
August	0.2167	0.1965	0.2044
September	0.2191	0.2035	0.2112
October	0.2174	0.2058	0.2115
November	0.2182	0.2021	0.2108
December	0.2133	0.2029	0.2089