2016 AUD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

53.3929 AFN

YEARLY LOW

47.0163 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

50.4057 AFN

2016 AUD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AUD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 19, valuing the pair at 53.3929. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 47.0163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.3767 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.1492 to the December average rate of 48.7385, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 53.3929 was up 6.32% compared to the 2015 peak of 50.2197, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 266,965 AFN

2015 Average 229,851 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 235,081 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,883.33 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

52.8638

47.7206

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 50.4121, compared to 50.3994 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0127 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.4121

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.3994

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 3.3843 AFN (High: 52.6338 / Low: 49.2495). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1566 AFN (High: 52.2963 / Low: 51.1396).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.3843

July Spread (Stable) ±1.1566

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.2838 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2838

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 52.4352) against the same month in 2015 (average: 44.7508), the exchange rate shifted by +7.6844 (+17.17%).

2016 Avg (April) 52.4352

2015 Avg (April) 44.7508

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	49.8853	47.0163	48.1492
February	50.0764	48.2918	49.1020
March	52.6338	49.2495	51.4435
April	53.3929	51.4659	52.4352
May	52.4255	49.4529	50.1514
June	52.3886	49.8662	51.1912
July	52.2963	51.1396	51.7550
August	52.3728	49.9664	51.2845
September	51.4051	49.7444	50.5679
October	50.9882	49.6148	50.1586
November	51.0902	48.8935	49.8916
December	49.8605	47.3646	48.7385