YEARLY HIGH
51.6032 AFN
YEARLY LOW
45.5244 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
49.1284 AFN

2016 BND to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BND to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 22, valuing the pair at 51.6032. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 45.5244.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0789 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.9184 to the December average rate of 46.2641, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 51.6032 was up 5.76% compared to the 2015 peak of 48.7929, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 258,016 AFN
2015 Average 222,685 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 227,622 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,394.41 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

51.4844
45.7895
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 49.7882, compared to 48.4686 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3197 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.7882
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.4686

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 2.4871 AFN (High: 51.2875 / Low: 48.8004). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5317 AFN (High: 51.1100 / Low: 50.5783).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.4871
July Spread (Stable) ±0.5317

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.4150 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 51.0098) against the same month in 2015 (average: 44.1371), the exchange rate shifted by +6.8727 (+15.57%).

2016 Avg (June) 51.0098
2015 Avg (June) 44.1371

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.2998 47.6068 47.9184
February 49.5141 48.0873 49.0390
March 50.8138 48.9151 49.9362
April 50.9475 50.2594 50.7038
May 50.9784 49.7146 50.1222
June 51.6032 50.0456 51.0098
July 51.1100 50.5783 50.8840
August 51.2875 48.8004 49.9392
September 50.0111 48.1409 49.0570
October 48.4046 47.2740 47.6420
November 48.0079 46.6048 47.0249
December 47.0242 45.5244 46.2641