2016 AWG to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

38.7770 AFN

YEARLY LOW

36.5341 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

37.8004 AFN

2016 AWG to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AWG to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 15, valuing the pair at 38.7770. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 36.5341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2429 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.2483 to the December average rate of 36.9947, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 38.7770 was up 0.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 38.3978, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 193,885 AFN

2015 Average 170,857 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 182,670 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,214.33 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

38.7252

36.5452

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 38.3073, compared to 37.2935 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0138 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.3073

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.2935

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 1.7377 AFN (High: 38.2969 / Low: 36.5592). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1784 AFN (High: 38.2863 / Low: 38.1078).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.7377

April Spread (Stable) ±0.1784

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 0.7816 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7816

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 38.5435) against the same month in 2015 (average: 33.1070), the exchange rate shifted by +5.4366 (+16.42%).

2016 Avg (June) 38.5435

2015 Avg (June) 33.1070

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	38.3504	38.1162	38.2483
February	38.7240	38.0576	38.4016
March	38.3309	38.0576	38.1862
April	38.2863	38.1078	38.1720
May	38.3978	38.1218	38.2922
June	38.7770	38.0883	38.5435
July	38.4652	38.1831	38.3072
August	38.2969	36.5592	37.5256
September	37.7681	36.6015	37.2165
October	36.7926	36.5998	36.7269
November	37.2813	36.7239	36.9901
December	37.1579	36.5341	36.9947