YEARLY HIGH
3.9801 AFN
YEARLY LOW
3.1663 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6387 AFN

2016 MXN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MXN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 3.9801. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 3.1663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8138 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8067 to the December average rate of 3.2371, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.9801 was down 3.64% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.1305, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 199,007 AFN
2015 Average 192,885 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 158,317 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,690.60 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.9821
3.1694
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 3.8047, compared to 3.4727 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3321 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8047
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4727

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.4222 AFN (High: 3.5886 / Low: 3.1663). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0938 AFN (High: 3.7352 / Low: 3.6413).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4222
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0938

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1713 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1713

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 3.9144) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.8057), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1087 (+2.86%).

2016 Avg (April) 3.9144
2015 Avg (April) 3.8057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9719 3.6762 3.8067
February 3.8258 3.6112 3.7313
March 3.9747 3.8181 3.8859
April 3.9801 3.8416 3.9144
May 3.9796 3.7195 3.7869
June 3.7965 3.6061 3.7033
July 3.7352 3.6413 3.6978
August 3.7314 3.4895 3.6411
September 3.6477 3.3507 3.4748
October 3.5599 3.3820 3.4782
November 3.5886 3.1663 3.3069
December 3.2850 3.1715 3.2371