YEARLY HIGH
78.8642 AFN
YEARLY LOW
68.9071 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
75.0477 AFN

2016 EUR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EUR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 78.8642. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 68.9071.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.9571 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.5287 to the December average rate of 70.0000, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 78.8642 was up 4.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 75.3306, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 394,321 AFN
2015 Average 339,776 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 344,535 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,785.57 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

78.4928
69.2279
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 76.6956, compared to 73.3997 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.2959 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 76.6956
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 73.3997

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 4.3820 AFN (High: 77.0679 / Low: 72.6860). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2878 AFN (High: 75.0921 / Low: 73.8042).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.3820
January Spread (Stable) ±1.2878

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.0578 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0578

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 77.7207) against the same month in 2015 (average: 66.6182), the exchange rate shifted by +11.1025 (+16.67%).

2016 Avg (June) 77.7207
2015 Avg (June) 66.6182

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 75.0921 73.8042 74.5287
February 77.9633 74.6690 76.4854
March 78.1301 74.5686 76.3049
April 78.3014 76.7323 77.6188
May 78.8229 76.5347 77.5151
June 78.8642 75.8186 77.7207
July 76.8926 75.4217 76.0310
August 77.0679 72.6860 75.3884
September 75.5803 73.7677 74.7405
October 73.9422 71.7391 72.6827
November 73.3999 70.3076 71.5557
December 71.6727 68.9071 70.0000