2016 CRC to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1298 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.1189 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1248 AFN

2016 CRC to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CRC to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.1298. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 16, dropping to 0.1189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0109 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1280 to the December average rate of 0.1207, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1298 was up 1.06% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1285, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 649 AFN

2015 Average 573 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 594 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 54.74 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1293

0.1185

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.1279, compared to 0.1216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1279

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1216

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0059 AFN (High: 0.1255 / Low: 0.1196). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 AFN (High: 0.1283 / Low: 0.1275).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0059

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.1284) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1066), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0218 (+20.48%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.1284

2015 Avg (February) 0.1066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1285	0.1270	0.1280
February	0.1298	0.1275	0.1284
March	0.1285	0.1275	0.1281
April	0.1283	0.1275	0.1279
May	0.1286	0.1272	0.1279
June	0.1287	0.1249	0.1274
July	0.1264	0.1253	0.1257
August	0.1255	0.1196	0.1225
September	0.1230	0.1192	0.1211
October	0.1199	0.1189	0.1194
November	0.1216	0.1189	0.1201
December	0.1214	0.1190	0.1207