2016 CAD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

54.5579 AFN

YEARLY LOW

47.0540 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

51.1921 AFN

2016 CAD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 54.5579. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 47.0540.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.5039 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.3563 to the December average rate of 49.7699, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 54.5579 was up 6.56% compared to the 2015 peak of 51.2001, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 272,789 AFN

2015 Average 239,396 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 235,270 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,519.47 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

54.1294

47.8314

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 51.6833, compared to 50.7009 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9824 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.6833

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.7009

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 2.8106 AFN (High: 52.6471 / Low: 49.8365). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9615 AFN (High: 53.2705 / Low: 52.3090).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.8106

July Spread (Stable) ±0.9615

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.2129 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2129

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 53.0322) against the same month in 2015 (average: 48.2720), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7602 (+9.86%).

2016 Avg (May) 53.0322

2015 Avg (May) 48.2720

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	49.3855	47.0540	48.3563
February	50.8662	48.9081	49.9432
March	52.8457	51.0655	51.8129
April	54.4936	52.1469	53.3507
May	54.5579	52.3807	53.0322
June	54.4521	52.6999	53.6046
July	53.2705	52.3090	52.7183
August	52.6471	49.8365	51.7706
September	52.3328	50.0128	50.9294
October	50.3098	49.1582	49.7165
November	49.7310	48.7034	49.3007
December	50.6541	48.8723	49.7699