2016 ANG to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 ANG to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the ANG to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 15, valuing the pair at 38.8758. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 36.9097.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9660 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.3437 to the December average rate of 37.4097, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 38.8758 was up 0.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 38.4956, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ANG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
ANG to AFN 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 38.3999, compared to 37.6409 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7590 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 1.7555 AFN (High: 38.6652 / Low: 36.9097). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1830 AFN (High: 38.3890 / Low: 38.2060).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.7089 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 38.6220) against the same month in 2015 (average: 33.2494), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3726 (+16.16%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.4470 | 38.2202 | 38.3437 |
| February | 38.8134 | 38.1578 | 38.4970 |
| March | 38.4882 | 38.1547 | 38.2908 |
| April | 38.3890 | 38.2060 | 38.2765 |
| May | 38.4962 | 38.2200 | 38.3695 |
| June | 38.8758 | 38.2935 | 38.6220 |
| July | 38.8225 | 38.3882 | 38.5919 |
| August | 38.6652 | 36.9097 | 37.8830 |
| September | 38.1313 | 36.9400 | 37.5352 |
| October | 37.1609 | 36.9400 | 37.0809 |
| November | 37.6399 | 37.0353 | 37.3448 |
| December | 37.5710 | 37.0324 | 37.4097 |