2016 FKP to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

102.8789 AFN

YEARLY LOW

80.0035 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

91.9668 AFN

2016 FKP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the FKP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 23, valuing the pair at 102.8789. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 16, dropping to 80.0035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.8754 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 98.8021 to the December average rate of 82.9038, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 102.8789 was down 0.81% compared to the 2015 peak of 103.7145, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 514,394 AFN

2015 Average 468,059 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 400,017 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 114,376.97 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

101.3993

79.5239

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 98.4465, compared to 85.4872 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.9593 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 98.4465

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 85.4872

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 12.0333 AFN (High: 102.8789 / Low: 90.8456). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5772 AFN (High: 83.3720 / Low: 80.7948).

June Spread (Volatile) ±12.0333

November Spread (Stable) ±2.5772

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 7.8273 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.8273

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 98.1732) against the same month in 2015 (average: 92.5530), the exchange rate shifted by +5.6202 (+6.07%).

2016 Avg (June) 98.1732

2015 Avg (June) 92.5530

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	100.9165	97.0860	98.8021
February	100.2161	95.1518	98.5447
March	99.0463	95.7819	97.6831
April	99.9229	96.3549	97.8994
May	101.1267	98.4874	99.5763
June	102.8789	90.8456	98.1732
July	91.4774	88.4899	90.3459
August	91.6485	85.7026	88.0833
September	90.0898	85.1413	87.6552
October	85.1435	80.0035	81.3468
November	83.3720	80.7948	82.5879
December	84.7637	81.1405	82.9038