YEARLY HIGH
72.3317 AFN
YEARLY LOW
64.4459 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
68.8368 AFN

2016 CHF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CHF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 18, valuing the pair at 72.3317. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 64.4459.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.8858 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 68.1373 to the December average rate of 65.1472, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 72.3317 was up 4.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 69.5159, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 361,659 AFN
2015 Average 318,127 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 322,230 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,429.05 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

71.9226
64.5313
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 69.9692, compared to 67.7044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2648 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 69.9692
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 67.7044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 4.2119 AFN (High: 71.1304 / Low: 66.9185). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4345 AFN (High: 67.7610 / Low: 66.3265).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.2119
October Spread (Stable) ±1.4345

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 1.6072 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 71.3067) against the same month in 2015 (average: 63.7609), the exchange rate shifted by +7.5458 (+11.83%).

2016 Avg (June) 71.3067
2015 Avg (June) 63.7609

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 69.0779 67.0655 68.1373
February 70.8144 67.2802 69.4688
March 71.3579 68.7682 69.7855
April 71.7536 69.8762 70.9974
May 71.6045 69.2176 70.1194
June 72.3317 69.6853 71.3067
July 70.8968 69.4470 70.0147
August 71.1304 66.9185 69.2513
September 69.1003 67.5701 68.4131
October 67.7610 66.3265 66.8059
November 67.9667 65.5632 66.5940
December 66.1348 64.4459 65.1472