YEARLY HIGH
1.7377 XPF
YEARLY LOW
1.5150 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5917 XPF

2016 AFN to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.7377. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 8, dropping to 1.5150.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2226 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6011 to the December average rate of 1.7066, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.7377 was down 11.94% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.9732, 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 8,688 XPF
2015 Average 8,816 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 7,575 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,113.24 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.7236
1.5194
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to XPF 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 1.5574, compared to 1.6259 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0684 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5574
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6259

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0905 XPF (High: 1.6396 / Low: 1.5491). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0233 XPF (High: 1.5772 / Low: 1.5538).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0905
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0233

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 0.0395 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0395

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.7066) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6227), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0839 (+5.17%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.7066
2015 Avg (December) 1.6227

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6156 1.5900 1.6011
February 1.5963 1.5322 1.5616
March 1.5994 1.5323 1.5663
April 1.5552 1.5263 1.5394
May 1.5628 1.5176 1.5399
June 1.5717 1.5150 1.5365
July 1.5772 1.5538 1.5678
August 1.6396 1.5491 1.5811
September 1.6193 1.5755 1.5950
October 1.6621 1.6096 1.6395
November 1.6905 1.6292 1.6651
December 1.7377 1.6645 1.7066