2016 AFN to VND Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 AFN to VND Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the AFN to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 345.8101. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 18, dropping to 321.0367.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.7734 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 326.5832 to the December average rate of 341.7066, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 345.8101 was down 7.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 373.8003, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
AFN to VND Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 325.1276, compared to 335.0527 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.9251 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 16.3029 VND (High: 340.7296 / Low: 324.4267). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0721 VND (High: 326.3056 / Low: 324.2335).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.5527 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 341.7066) against the same month in 2015 (average: 332.9911), the exchange rate shifted by +8.7155 (+2.62%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 329.3029 | 323.8872 | 326.5832 |
| February | 327.3048 | 321.5902 | 324.0306 |
| March | 327.2138 | 324.4291 | 325.6248 |
| April | 326.9731 | 324.6017 | 325.9202 |
| May | 326.3056 | 324.2335 | 325.3250 |
| June | 326.7657 | 321.0367 | 323.2820 |
| July | 326.0599 | 323.4073 | 324.8597 |
| August | 340.7296 | 324.4267 | 331.4726 |
| September | 340.1376 | 329.2065 | 334.7039 |
| October | 340.1379 | 337.8770 | 338.8471 |
| November | 341.1611 | 334.9165 | 338.7266 |
| December | 345.8101 | 339.2542 | 341.7066 |