YEARLY HIGH
0.5702 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.5125 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5463 AFN

2016 ALL to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ALL to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 20, valuing the pair at 0.5702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.5125.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0577 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5397 to the December average rate of 0.5181, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5702 was up 3.68% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5499, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ALL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,851 AFN
2015 Average 2,433 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 2,562 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 288.58 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5672
0.5136
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ALL to AFN 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 0.5545, compared to 0.5382 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0163 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5545
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5382

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0290 AFN (High: 0.5604 / Low: 0.5315). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 AFN (High: 0.5622 / Low: 0.5544).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0290
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0132 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.5628) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4731), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0897 (+18.95%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.5628
2015 Avg (June) 0.4731

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5438 0.5361 0.5397
February 0.5607 0.5403 0.5523
March 0.5616 0.5406 0.5514
April 0.5640 0.5540 0.5597
May 0.5685 0.5549 0.5610
June 0.5702 0.5526 0.5628
July 0.5622 0.5544 0.5568
August 0.5604 0.5315 0.5519
September 0.5505 0.5363 0.5447
October 0.5397 0.5273 0.5315
November 0.5364 0.5191 0.5264
December 0.5273 0.5125 0.5181