YEARLY HIGH
0.3382 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.3164 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3292 AFN

2016 GYD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GYD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 18, valuing the pair at 0.3382. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.3164.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0218 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3327 to the December average rate of 0.3224, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3382 was up 1.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3344, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,691 AFN
2015 Average 1,485 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 1,582 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 109.03 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3369
0.3191
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.3332, compared to 0.3253 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3332
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3253

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0147 AFN (High: 0.3340 / Low: 0.3193). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 AFN (High: 0.3330 / Low: 0.3314).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0147
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.3354) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2882), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0472 (+16.36%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.3354
2015 Avg (June) 0.2882

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3345 0.3309 0.3327
February 0.3370 0.3308 0.3340
March 0.3333 0.3309 0.3321
April 0.3330 0.3314 0.3322
May 0.3341 0.3312 0.3329
June 0.3382 0.3321 0.3354
July 0.3356 0.3328 0.3344
August 0.3340 0.3193 0.3271
September 0.3295 0.3195 0.3243
October 0.3217 0.3195 0.3206
November 0.3259 0.3198 0.3228
December 0.3255 0.3164 0.3224