YEARLY HIGH
1.0390 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.9677 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0091 AFN

2016 INR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the INR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 1.0390. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.9677.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0713 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0195 to the December average rate of 0.9799, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0390 was down 0.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0398, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 259,742 AFN
2015 Average 238,577 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 241,921 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,820.46 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0348
0.9749
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 1.0224, compared to 0.9957 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0267 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0224
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9957

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0484 AFN (High: 1.0295 / Low: 0.9811). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 AFN (High: 0.9916 / Low: 0.9831).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0484
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0177 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 1.0276) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9305), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0971 (+10.44%).

2016 Avg (June) 1.0276
2015 Avg (June) 0.9305

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0333 1.0083 1.0195
February 1.0150 0.9933 1.0089
March 1.0363 1.0113 1.0235
April 1.0378 1.0260 1.0298
May 1.0298 1.0172 1.0253
June 1.0390 1.0114 1.0276
July 1.0297 1.0166 1.0229
August 1.0295 0.9811 1.0052
September 1.0174 0.9852 0.9988
October 0.9916 0.9831 0.9872
November 0.9930 0.9709 0.9803
December 0.9875 0.9677 0.9799