2016 ILS to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.2909 AFN

YEARLY LOW

17.0754 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.6593 AFN

2016 ILS to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ILS to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 18.2909. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 17.0754.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2155 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.3742 to the December average rate of 17.3398, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 18.2909 was up 3.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 17.6757, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 91,455 AFN

2015 Average 78,848 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 85,377 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,077.69 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

18.2360

17.1643

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 17.7984, compared to 17.5201 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2783 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.7984

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.5201

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.9470 AFN (High: 18.0268 / Low: 17.0798). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2169 AFN (High: 17.3773 / Low: 17.1605).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.9470

November Spread (Stable) ±0.2169

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4578 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4578

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 18.0019) against the same month in 2015 (average: 15.2202), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7817 (+18.28%).

2016 Avg (May) 18.0019

2015 Avg (May) 15.2202

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.5863	17.2199	17.3742
February	17.7797	17.3350	17.6366
March	18.2470	17.5313	17.7223
April	18.2892	18.0157	18.1467
May	18.2909	17.6936	18.0019
June	18.0647	17.7008	17.9088
July	18.0555	17.6514	17.8191
August	18.0268	17.0798	17.7274
September	18.0138	17.5037	17.7114
October	17.5493	17.0804	17.2536
November	17.3773	17.1605	17.2693
December	17.5429	17.0754	17.3398