2016 CNY to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.6460 AFN

YEARLY LOW

9.4705 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.2122 AFN

2016 CNY to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 10.6460. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 9.4705.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1755 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4480 to the December average rate of 9.5953, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 10.6460 was down 0.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 10.6942, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 266,150 AFN

2015 Average 243,974 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 236,762 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,388.62 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

10.6632

9.4983

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 10.5106, compared to 9.9138 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5969 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.5106

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9138

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.5070 AFN (High: 10.3615 / Low: 9.8545). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0863 AFN (High: 10.6053 / Low: 10.5191).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.5070

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0863

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2024 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 10.5163) against the same month in 2015 (average: 9.2023), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3139 (+14.28%).

2016 Avg (February) 10.5163

2015 Avg (February) 9.2023

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.5409	10.3918	10.4480
February	10.6460	10.4359	10.5163
March	10.6388	10.4766	10.5298
April	10.6053	10.5191	10.5661
May	10.5625	10.4598	10.5116
June	10.5625	10.2733	10.4919
July	10.3625	10.2490	10.2895
August	10.3615	9.8545	10.1197
September	10.1430	9.8377	9.9911
October	9.8837	9.7290	9.7920
November	9.7763	9.6355	9.6948
December	9.6797	9.4705	9.5953