YEARLY HIGH
38.8758 AFN
YEARLY LOW
36.9097 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.0204 AFN

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 194,379 AFN
2015 Average 171,239 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 184,549 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,830.20 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

38.7761
36.9268
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.3999
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.6409

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.7555
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1830

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (June) 38.6220
2015 Avg (June) 33.2494

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