YEARLY HIGH
0.4134 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.3383 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3772 UAH

2016 AFN to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.4134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.3383.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0752 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3545 to the December average rate of 0.3956, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4134 was down 17.80% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5030, 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 2,067 UAH
2015 Average 1,785 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 1,691 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 375.78 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3997
0.3504
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to UAH 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 0.3706, compared to 0.3837 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3706
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3837

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0362 UAH (High: 0.3744 / Low: 0.3383). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 UAH (High: 0.3642 / Low: 0.3588).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0362
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0098 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.3956) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3474), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0482 (+13.87%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.3956
2015 Avg (December) 0.3474

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3744 0.3383 0.3545
February 0.3984 0.3726 0.3844
March 0.3960 0.3704 0.3832
April 0.3808 0.3680 0.3734
May 0.3720 0.3648 0.3675
June 0.3642 0.3573 0.3607
July 0.3642 0.3588 0.3614
August 0.3914 0.3609 0.3736
September 0.4013 0.3867 0.3937
October 0.3949 0.3854 0.3905
November 0.3943 0.3834 0.3877
December 0.4134 0.3842 0.3956