YEARLY HIGH
0.4725 UYU
YEARLY LOW
0.4199 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4445 UYU

2016 AFN to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 0.4725. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 0.4199.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0526 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4469 to the December average rate of 0.4331, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4725 was up 1.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4650, 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 2,362 UYU
2015 Average 2,226 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 2,099 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 263.13 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4740
0.4233
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to UYU 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 0.4568, compared to 0.4322 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0246 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4568
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4322

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0280 UYU (High: 0.4507 / Low: 0.4227). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 UYU (High: 0.4725 / Low: 0.4650).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0280
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0131 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.4698) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4371), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0327 (+7.47%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.4698
2015 Avg (March) 0.4371

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4536 0.4371 0.4469
February 0.4691 0.4510 0.4590
March 0.4725 0.4650 0.4698
April 0.4665 0.4536 0.4608
May 0.4638 0.4508 0.4586
June 0.4505 0.4405 0.4455
July 0.4482 0.4318 0.4407
August 0.4507 0.4227 0.4304
September 0.4392 0.4259 0.4322
October 0.4341 0.4251 0.4275
November 0.4362 0.4199 0.4290
December 0.4459 0.4263 0.4331