2016 GMD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7633 AFN

YEARLY LOW

1.5384 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6166 AFN

2016 GMD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GMD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 1.7633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 1.5384.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2250 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7364 to the December average rate of 1.5520, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.7633 was up 0.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.7461, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,817 AFN

2015 Average 7,464 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 7,692 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,124.77 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.7649

1.5236

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 1.6664, compared to 1.5668 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0996 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6664

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5668

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.1494 AFN (High: 1.7508 / Low: 1.6014). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0108 AFN (High: 1.5492 / Low: 1.5384).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1494

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0108

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0836 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0836

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1.7448) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.3298), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4150 (+31.20%).

2016 Avg (February) 1.7448

2015 Avg (February) 1.3298

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7497	1.7295	1.7364
February	1.7633	1.7249	1.7448
March	1.7508	1.6014	1.6881
April	1.6133	1.5964	1.6045
May	1.6164	1.5983	1.6054
June	1.6329	1.6003	1.6193
July	1.6161	1.6022	1.6092
August	1.6092	1.5405	1.5775
September	1.5899	1.5438	1.5648
October	1.5492	1.5384	1.5437
November	1.5722	1.5388	1.5534
December	1.5680	1.5395	1.5520