YEARLY HIGH
0.0037 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0031 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0034 AFN

2016 BYR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BYR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.0031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0035 to the December average rate of 0.0033, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0037 was down 30.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0053, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18 AFN
2015 Average 19 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 16 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.81 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0036
0.0031
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BYR 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 0.0034, compared to 0.0033 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0034
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0033

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0005 AFN (High: 0.0037 / Low: 0.0032). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 AFN (High: 0.0033 / Low: 0.0033).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0035) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0042), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-16.99%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0035
2015 Avg (January) 0.0042

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0037 0.0032 0.0035
February 0.0032 0.0031 0.0032
March 0.0034 0.0032 0.0033
April 0.0036 0.0034 0.0034
May 0.0036 0.0035 0.0035
June 0.0035 0.0034 0.0035
July 0.0034 0.0034 0.0034
August 0.0034 0.0033 0.0034
September 0.0034 0.0033 0.0033
October 0.0033 0.0033 0.0033
November 0.0033 0.0033 0.0033
December 0.0033 0.0033 0.0033