YEARLY HIGH
0.1455 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.1360 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1411 AFN

2016 AMD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AMD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 19, valuing the pair at 0.1455. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1360.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0095 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1413 to the December average rate of 0.1377, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1455 was up 1.79% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1429, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 727 AFN
2015 Average 641 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 680 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.41 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1454
0.1370
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 0.1420, compared to 0.1402 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1420
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1402

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0065 AFN (High: 0.1442 / Low: 0.1377). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 AFN (High: 0.1390 / Low: 0.1379).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.1447) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1249), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0198 (+15.84%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.1447
2015 Avg (June) 0.1249

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1419 0.1404 0.1413
February 0.1405 0.1385 0.1394
March 0.1427 0.1391 0.1407
April 0.1428 0.1413 0.1422
May 0.1442 0.1427 0.1434
June 0.1455 0.1434 0.1447
July 0.1448 0.1436 0.1441
August 0.1442 0.1377 0.1415
September 0.1427 0.1383 0.1406
October 0.1390 0.1379 0.1386
November 0.1397 0.1377 0.1387
December 0.1387 0.1360 0.1377