YEARLY HIGH
34.8541 AFN
YEARLY LOW
32.6111 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.9100 AFN

2016 BZD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BZD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 34.8541. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 32.6111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2429 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.3755 to the December average rate of 33.1355, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 34.8541 was up 1.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 34.4874, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 174,270 AFN
2015 Average 153,129 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 163,056 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,214.69 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

34.6765
32.7879
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 34.3883, compared to 33.4318 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9564 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.3883
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.4318

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 1.5144 AFN (High: 34.3724 / Low: 32.8580). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2293 AFN (High: 34.3909 / Low: 34.1616).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.5144
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2293

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.6743 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6743

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 34.5191) against the same month in 2015 (average: 28.6962), the exchange rate shifted by +5.8229 (+20.29%).

2016 Avg (February) 34.5191
2015 Avg (February) 28.6962

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.5061 34.2147 34.3755
February 34.8541 34.2153 34.5191
March 34.4653 34.1791 34.3252
April 34.4237 34.1591 34.3006
May 34.3909 34.1616 34.3100
June 34.7118 34.0282 34.4991
July 34.5157 34.1823 34.3429
August 34.3724 32.8580 33.6686
September 33.8535 32.8309 33.3415
October 33.0903 32.7709 32.9453
November 33.4350 32.8532 33.1571
December 33.3701 32.6111 33.1355