2016 BOB to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.1079 AFN

YEARLY LOW

9.4723 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.8267 AFN

2016 BOB to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 15, valuing the pair at 10.1079. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 9.4723.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6357 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9292 to the December average rate of 9.6000, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 10.1079 was up 1.50% compared to the 2015 peak of 9.9583, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 50,540 AFN

2015 Average 44,348 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 47,361 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,178.28 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

10.0845

9.4750

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 9.9789, compared to 9.6746 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.9789

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6746

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.4830 AFN (High: 9.9553 / Low: 9.4723). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0636 AFN (High: 9.9942 / Low: 9.9306).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4830

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0636

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.2377 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2377

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 10.0337) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8.6031), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4306 (+16.63%).

2016 Avg (June) 10.0337

2015 Avg (June) 8.6031

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.9575	9.8814	9.9292
February	10.0893	9.9227	9.9899
March	10.0659	9.9567	10.0155
April	10.0665	9.8817	9.9532
May	9.9989	9.8782	9.9516
June	10.1079	9.9237	10.0337
July	9.9942	9.9306	9.9647
August	9.9553	9.4723	9.7270
September	9.7900	9.5097	9.6392
October	9.5615	9.4818	9.5258
November	9.6782	9.5098	9.5907
December	9.6653	9.4860	9.6000