2016 AFN to ZMK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 AFN to ZMK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the AFN to ZMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 80.1229. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 15, dropping to 75.5403.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5825 ZMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 76.5812 to the December average rate of 79.0485, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 80.1229 was down 12.82% compared to the 2015 peak of 91.9021, 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 ZMK 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 76.4721, compared to 78.5005 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0284 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 4.1023 ZMK (High: 80.1229 / Low: 76.0206). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3919 ZMK (High: 76.8851 / Low: 76.4932).
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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.5595 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 78.0378) against the same month in 2015 (average: 83.2329), the exchange rate shifted by -5.1951 (-6.24%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76.8345 | 76.3653 | 76.5812 |
| February | 76.9681 | 75.6437 | 76.2778 |
| March | 76.9625 | 76.4042 | 76.6998 |
| April | 76.8851 | 76.4932 | 76.7410 |
| May | 76.8233 | 76.2711 | 76.5275 |
| June | 76.9062 | 75.5403 | 76.0051 |
| July | 76.7152 | 75.7126 | 76.2036 |
| August | 80.1229 | 76.0206 | 78.0378 |
| September | 80.0674 | 77.5464 | 78.7833 |
| October | 80.0514 | 79.5687 | 79.7446 |
| November | 79.7635 | 78.5709 | 79.1851 |
| December | 79.8698 | 78.6991 | 79.0485 |