YEARLY HIGH
1.6762 VUV
YEARLY LOW
1.5487 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6059 VUV

2016 AFN to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.6762. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 1.5487.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1275 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6467 to the December average rate of 1.6282, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.6762 was down 9.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.8617, 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 8,381 VUV
2015 Average 8,844 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 7,744 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 637.63 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.6549
1.5570
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to VUV 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 1.6114, compared to 1.6004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6114
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0778 VUV (High: 1.6348 / Low: 1.5570). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0292 VUV (High: 1.6559 / Low: 1.6266).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0778
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0292

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0323 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0323

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.6282) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6554), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0272 (-1.65%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.6282
2015 Avg (December) 1.6554

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6658 1.6258 1.6467
February 1.6559 1.6266 1.6402
March 1.6441 1.5765 1.6079
April 1.5994 1.5631 1.5771
May 1.6382 1.5682 1.6000
June 1.6225 1.5672 1.5963
July 1.5825 1.5487 1.5651
August 1.6348 1.5570 1.5814
September 1.6164 1.5772 1.5936
October 1.6351 1.6049 1.6186
November 1.6339 1.5757 1.6154
December 1.6762 1.6119 1.6282