2016 BBD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

34.7700 AFN

YEARLY LOW

32.6924 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

33.8888 AFN

2016 BBD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BBD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 15, valuing the pair at 34.7700. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 32.6924.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0776 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.2940 to the December average rate of 33.1782, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 34.7700 was up 0.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 34.4300, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 173,850 AFN

2015 Average 153,116 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 163,462 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,388.10 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

34.7164

32.7706

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 34.3434, compared to 33.4341 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.3434

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.4341

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 1.5582 AFN (High: 34.3396 / Low: 32.7814). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1750 AFN (High: 34.3300 / Low: 34.1550).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.5582

April Spread (Stable) ±0.1750

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 0.6994 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6994

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 34.5543) against the same month in 2015 (average: 29.6831), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8711 (+16.41%).

2016 Avg (June) 34.5543

2015 Avg (June) 29.6831

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	34.3875	34.1775	34.2940
February	34.7225	34.1250	34.4313
March	34.3700	34.1250	34.2403
April	34.3300	34.1550	34.2233
May	34.4300	34.1825	34.3173
June	34.7700	34.1525	34.5543
July	34.4792	34.2375	34.3446
August	34.3396	32.7814	33.6452
September	33.8653	32.8041	33.3361
October	33.0031	32.8041	32.9327
November	33.4289	32.9290	33.1679
December	33.3213	32.6924	33.1782