YEARLY HIGH
8.8737 AFN
YEARLY LOW
3.3778 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.2736 AFN

2016 EGP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 8.8737. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 3.3778.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4959 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.7595 to the December average rate of 3.6122, the exchange rate registered a net change of -58.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 8.8737 was up 0.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 8.7944, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 44,368 AFN
2015 Average 39,707 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 16,889 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,479.48 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

9.3108
3.0941
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 8.1601, compared to 6.3870 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7732 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.1601
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.3870

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 3.7330 AFN (High: 7.4364 / Low: 3.7035). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0450 AFN (High: 7.4374 / Low: 7.3924).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.7330
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0450

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.9624 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9624

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 8.7928) against the same month in 2015 (average: 7.5261), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2666 (+16.83%).

2016 Avg (February) 8.7928
2015 Avg (February) 7.5261

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7915 8.7226 8.7595
February 8.8737 8.7138 8.7928
March 8.7805 7.6534 8.1795
April 7.7484 7.6937 7.7100
May 7.7631 7.6999 7.7312
June 7.8330 7.6952 7.7880
July 7.7674 7.7106 7.7367
August 7.7538 7.3836 7.5809
September 7.6270 7.3940 7.5126
October 7.4374 7.3924 7.4209
November 7.4364 3.7035 4.4585
December 3.7394 3.3778 3.6122