2016 EUR to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EUR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |