2016 BWP to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.5619 AFN

YEARLY LOW

5.8629 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.2258 AFN

2016 BWP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 6.5619. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 5.8629.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6990 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9553 to the December average rate of 6.1872, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.5619 was up 2.75% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.3862, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,809 AFN

2015 Average 30,209 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 29,314 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,495.03 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6.4599

5.9094

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 6.1795, compared to 6.2721 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0926 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1795

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2721

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.3813 AFN (High: 6.5619 / Low: 6.1806). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1905 AFN (High: 6.4674 / Low: 6.2769).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3813

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1905

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1425 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1425

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 6.4140) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.1979), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2161 (+3.49%).

2016 Avg (August) 6.4140

2015 Avg (August) 6.1979

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.0747	5.8629	5.9553
February	6.2356	6.0004	6.1067
March	6.3221	6.0128	6.1443
April	6.4541	6.2140	6.3377
May	6.4537	6.1145	6.2416
June	6.4310	6.1530	6.2917
July	6.4674	6.2769	6.3712
August	6.5619	6.1806	6.4140
September	6.3944	6.1279	6.2715
October	6.3017	6.0843	6.1942
November	6.3294	6.0637	6.1945
December	6.3092	6.1177	6.1872