2016 DOP to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5323 AFN

YEARLY LOW

1.4084 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4751 AFN

2016 DOP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the DOP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 1.5323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.4084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1239 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5056 to the December average rate of 1.4288, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.5323 was up 1.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.5114, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,661 AFN

2015 Average 6,807 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 7,042 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 619.27 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.5176

1.4182

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 1.5017, compared to 1.4484 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0532 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5017

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4484

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0675 AFN (High: 1.4971 / Low: 1.4297). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0080 AFN (High: 1.5001 / Low: 1.4920).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0675

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0080

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 0.0321 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0321

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1.5093) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2798), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2296 (+17.94%).

2016 Avg (February) 1.5093

2015 Avg (February) 1.2798

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5117	1.4993	1.5056
February	1.5323	1.4983	1.5093
March	1.5076	1.4931	1.4993
April	1.5043	1.4893	1.4936
May	1.5001	1.4920	1.4970
June	1.5179	1.4851	1.5050
July	1.5038	1.4895	1.4949
August	1.4971	1.4297	1.4628
September	1.4709	1.4221	1.4465
October	1.4312	1.4212	1.4265
November	1.4433	1.4183	1.4311
December	1.4379	1.4084	1.4288