YEARLY HIGH
184.4939 AFN
YEARLY LOW
173.8507 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
179.7963 AFN

2016 BHD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BHD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 15, valuing the pair at 184.4939. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 173.8507.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.6432 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 181.9895 to the December average rate of 176.3110, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 184.4939 was up 0.95% compared to the 2015 peak of 182.7519, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 922,470 AFN
2015 Average 812,042 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 869,254 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,216.09 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

184.1506
173.8462
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 182.2020, compared to 177.3906 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.8114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 182.2020
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 177.3906

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 8.3142 AFN (High: 182.1649 / Low: 173.8507). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9464 AFN (High: 182.1616 / Low: 181.2153).

August Spread (Volatile) ±8.3142
April Spread (Stable) ±0.9464

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 3.6165 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.6165

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 183.2919) against the same month in 2015 (average: 157.4245), the exchange rate shifted by +25.8674 (+16.43%).

2016 Avg (June) 183.2919
2015 Avg (June) 157.4245

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 182.5341 181.1620 181.9895
February 184.2350 181.0825 182.6501
March 182.3100 181.0806 181.6575
April 182.1616 181.2153 181.5650
May 182.6501 181.3620 182.0579
June 184.4939 181.0085 183.2919
July 182.7677 181.4787 182.0670
August 182.1649 173.8507 178.4505
September 179.7104 174.0916 176.8594
October 175.0883 174.0676 174.7049
November 177.3407 174.4230 175.9505
December 177.0157 174.6568 176.3110