2016 DJF to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3911 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.3683 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3815 AFN

2016 DJF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the DJF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 15, valuing the pair at 0.3911. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.3683.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0228 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3860 to the December average rate of 0.3723, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3911 was up 0.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3876, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,955 AFN

2015 Average 1,724 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 1,841 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 113.77 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3906

0.3690

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.3866, compared to 0.3764 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3866

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3764

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0178 AFN (High: 0.3875 / Low: 0.3697). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 AFN (High: 0.3864 / Low: 0.3844).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0178

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.3888) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3348), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0540 (+16.12%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.3888

2015 Avg (June) 0.3348

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3870	0.3846	0.3860
February	0.3906	0.3842	0.3876
March	0.3870	0.3840	0.3854
April	0.3864	0.3844	0.3852
May	0.3881	0.3846	0.3865
June	0.3911	0.3849	0.3888
July	0.3888	0.3860	0.3874
August	0.3875	0.3697	0.3794
September	0.3822	0.3694	0.3758
October	0.3724	0.3688	0.3708
November	0.3758	0.3693	0.3726
December	0.3742	0.3683	0.3723