2016 IQD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0638 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.0554 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0596 AFN

2016 IQD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the IQD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.0638. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0554.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0084 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0628 to the December average rate of 0.0565, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0638 was down 0.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0638, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 319 AFN

2015 Average 263 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 277 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.19 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0639

0.0558

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD 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 0.0618, compared to 0.0573 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0618

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0573

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0038 AFN (High: 0.0620 / Low: 0.0582). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AFN (High: 0.0568 / Low: 0.0564).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0633) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0483), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0150 (+30.96%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0633

2015 Avg (February) 0.0483

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0632	0.0622	0.0628
February	0.0638	0.0627	0.0633
March	0.0631	0.0627	0.0629
April	0.0631	0.0617	0.0625
May	0.0620	0.0582	0.0605
June	0.0598	0.0583	0.0589
July	0.0590	0.0586	0.0588
August	0.0588	0.0562	0.0577
September	0.0580	0.0564	0.0572
October	0.0568	0.0564	0.0566
November	0.0579	0.0565	0.0572
December	0.0580	0.0554	0.0565