2016 HTG to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2070 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.9784 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0778 AFN

2016 HTG to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HTG to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1.2070. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.9784.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2286 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1826 to the December average rate of 0.9982, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.2070 was down 4.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.2641, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,035 AFN

2015 Average 6,037 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 4,892 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,142.94 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.2010

0.9798

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 1.1225, compared to 1.0330 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0896 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1225

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0330

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0574 AFN (High: 1.2070 / Low: 1.1496). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 AFN (High: 1.1052 / Low: 1.0978).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0574

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0413 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0413

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.1826) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2395), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0570 (-4.60%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.1826

2015 Avg (January) 1.2395

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2070	1.1496	1.1826
February	1.1551	1.1126	1.1413
March	1.1178	1.1016	1.1070
April	1.1109	1.0941	1.1013
May	1.1052	1.0978	1.1014
June	1.1093	1.0879	1.1016
July	1.0890	1.0801	1.0857
August	1.0822	1.0260	1.0500
September	1.0507	1.0059	1.0268
October	1.0212	1.0059	1.0144
November	1.0357	1.0123	1.0227
December	1.0193	0.9784	0.9982