YEARLY HIGH
0.0412 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.0389 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0399 XCD

2016 AFN to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 0.0412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 15, dropping to 0.0389.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0394 to the December average rate of 0.0407, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0412 was down 12.92% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0473, 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 206 XCD
2015 Average 221 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 194 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.48 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0412
0.0389
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to XCD 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 0.0393, compared to 0.0404 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0393
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0404

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0019 XCD (High: 0.0412 / Low: 0.0393). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 XCD (High: 0.0396 / Low: 0.0393).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.0401) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0428), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0027 (-6.27%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.0401
2015 Avg (August) 0.0428

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0395 0.0393 0.0394
February 0.0396 0.0389 0.0392
March 0.0396 0.0393 0.0394
April 0.0396 0.0393 0.0395
May 0.0395 0.0392 0.0394
June 0.0396 0.0389 0.0391
July 0.0395 0.0391 0.0393
August 0.0412 0.0393 0.0401
September 0.0411 0.0399 0.0405
October 0.0411 0.0409 0.0410
November 0.0410 0.0404 0.0407
December 0.0411 0.0405 0.0407