2016 BAM to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

40.2868 AFN

YEARLY LOW

35.2294 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

38.3641 AFN

2016 BAM to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 40.2868. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 35.2294.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0575 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.1091 to the December average rate of 35.7856, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 40.2868 was up 4.59% compared to the 2015 peak of 38.5171, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 201,434 AFN

2015 Average 173,733 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 176,147 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,287.32 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

40.1235

35.3913

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 39.2104, compared to 37.5177 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6928 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.2104

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.5177

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 2.1632 AFN (High: 39.3428 / Low: 37.1796). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5700 AFN (High: 38.3564 / Low: 37.7864).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.1632

January Spread (Stable) ±0.5700

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.0374 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0374

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 39.7291) against the same month in 2015 (average: 34.0519), the exchange rate shifted by +5.6773 (+16.67%).

2016 Avg (June) 39.7291

2015 Avg (June) 34.0519

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	38.3564	37.7864	38.1091
February	39.8304	38.1774	39.1034
March	39.8915	38.1597	38.9892
April	39.9943	39.2590	39.6818
May	40.2322	39.1268	39.6499
June	40.2868	38.7395	39.7291
July	39.2522	38.5991	38.8610
August	39.3428	37.1796	38.5299
September	38.6209	37.6670	38.1901
October	37.8058	36.6661	37.1527
November	37.4833	36.0103	36.5867
December	36.6126	35.2294	35.7856