2016 BRL to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.6545 AFN

YEARLY LOW

16.5593 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

19.5335 AFN

2016 BRL to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BRL to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 21.6545. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 16.5593.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0952 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.9681 to the December average rate of 19.8070, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 21.6545 was down 3.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 22.3674, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 541,363 AFN

2015 Average 463,857 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 413,983 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 127,380.56 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

21.3805

16.5670

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 18.6212, compared to 20.4459 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8247 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.6212

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.4459

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 2.0384 AFN (High: 21.1718 / Low: 19.1333). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7163 AFN (High: 17.7010 / Low: 16.9847).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.0384

February Spread (Stable) ±0.7163

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.8211 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8211

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 20.9742) against the same month in 2015 (average: 18.0024), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9718 (+16.51%).

2016 Avg (August) 20.9742

2015 Avg (August) 18.0024

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.3171	16.5593	16.9681
February	17.7010	16.9847	17.3470
March	19.0809	17.3972	18.5602
April	19.8606	18.6009	19.2746
May	19.9050	19.0602	19.4000
June	21.1718	19.1333	20.1772
July	21.1920	20.4468	20.9794
August	21.6545	20.4948	20.9742
September	20.8397	20.0096	20.4903
October	21.1660	20.1251	20.6227
November	20.7458	19.2595	19.8016
December	20.3998	18.9167	19.8070