YEARLY HIGH
33.5707 AFN
YEARLY LOW
31.0736 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.5009 AFN

2016 FJD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the FJD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 13, valuing the pair at 33.5707. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 31.0736.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4972 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.8486 to the December average rate of 31.5926, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 33.5707 was up 3.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 32.5613, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 167,854 AFN
2015 Average 146,466 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 155,368 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,485.80 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

33.4694
31.4219
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 32.6308, compared to 32.3710 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2598 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.6308
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.3710

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 1.6188 AFN (High: 33.3504 / Low: 31.7316). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5918 AFN (High: 32.3464 / Low: 31.7545).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.6188
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5918

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.5278 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5278

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 33.2988) against the same month in 2015 (average: 28.6399), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6589 (+16.27%).

2016 Avg (July) 33.2988
2015 Avg (July) 28.6399

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.3476 31.4595 31.8486
February 32.6395 31.7567 32.2596
March 33.2287 32.1575 32.6985
April 33.4627 32.8177 33.0975
May 33.2429 32.4035 32.6596
June 33.5165 32.6795 33.2213
July 33.5707 32.9756 33.2988
August 33.3504 31.7316 32.8175
September 33.0332 31.9101 32.5300
October 32.3464 31.7545 32.0021
November 32.3555 31.6550 31.9852
December 32.0043 31.0736 31.5926