YEARLY HIGH
0.6536 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.5946 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6199 AFN

2016 DZD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the DZD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.6536. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 0.5946.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0590 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6387 to the December average rate of 0.5997, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6536 was down 1.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6626, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,268 AFN
2015 Average 3,052 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 2,973 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 295.12 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6509
0.5937
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD 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 0.6322, compared to 0.6076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0246 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6322
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0295 AFN (High: 0.6255 / Low: 0.5960). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 AFN (High: 0.6246 / Low: 0.6198).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0295
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0209 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.6462) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6103), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0358 (+5.87%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.6462
2015 Avg (February) 0.6103

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6419 0.6363 0.6387
February 0.6536 0.6317 0.6462
March 0.6327 0.6201 0.6253
April 0.6352 0.6248 0.6297
May 0.6284 0.6225 0.6254
June 0.6322 0.6188 0.6277
July 0.6246 0.6198 0.6219
August 0.6255 0.5960 0.6152
September 0.6188 0.5992 0.6105
October 0.6019 0.5951 0.5984
November 0.6023 0.5946 0.5998
December 0.6052 0.5957 0.5997