YEARLY HIGH
0.0113 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0102 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0106 XDR

2016 AFN to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 20, dropping to 0.0102.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0105 to the December average rate of 0.0112, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0113 was down 10.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0127, 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 57 XDR
2015 Average 59 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 51 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.67 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0113
0.0102
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to XDR 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 0.0104, compared to 0.0108 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0104
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0108

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0005 XDR (High: 0.0109 / Low: 0.0104). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XDR (High: 0.0105 / Low: 0.0104).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0112) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0107), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+4.64%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0112
2015 Avg (December) 0.0107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0106 0.0105 0.0105
February 0.0106 0.0103 0.0104
March 0.0105 0.0103 0.0105
April 0.0104 0.0103 0.0104
May 0.0104 0.0103 0.0103
June 0.0105 0.0102 0.0103
July 0.0105 0.0104 0.0105
August 0.0109 0.0104 0.0106
September 0.0109 0.0106 0.0107
October 0.0111 0.0109 0.0110
November 0.0111 0.0110 0.0110
December 0.0113 0.0110 0.0112