YEARLY HIGH
0.5443 THB
YEARLY LOW
0.5057 THB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5207 THB

2016 AFN to THB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to THB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.5443. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 0.5057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0386 THB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5267 to the December average rate of 0.5386, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5443 was down 5.73% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5774, 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 2,721 THB
2015 Average 2,799 THB
Yearly Trough Low 2,529 THB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 192.78 THB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5414
0.5071
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to THB 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 0.5162, compared to 0.5251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5162
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5251

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0282 THB (High: 0.5344 / Low: 0.5062). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 THB (High: 0.5142 / Low: 0.5101).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0282
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0094 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.5386) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5333), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0053 (+1.00%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.5386
2015 Avg (December) 0.5333

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5307 0.5205 0.5267
February 0.5228 0.5121 0.5173
March 0.5190 0.5088 0.5139
April 0.5142 0.5101 0.5125
May 0.5193 0.5099 0.5161
June 0.5178 0.5066 0.5105
July 0.5135 0.5057 0.5099
August 0.5344 0.5062 0.5163
September 0.5275 0.5112 0.5209
October 0.5417 0.5253 0.5320
November 0.5373 0.5299 0.5330
December 0.5443 0.5345 0.5386