2016 KPW to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0773 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.0729 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0753 AFN

2016 KPW to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KPW to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 15, valuing the pair at 0.0773. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 0.0729.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0762 to the December average rate of 0.0738, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0773 was up 0.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0765, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 386 AFN

2015 Average 340 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 364 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.10 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0771

0.0728

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.0763, compared to 0.0743 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0763

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0743

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0034 AFN (High: 0.0763 / Low: 0.0729). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 AFN (High: 0.0763 / Low: 0.0759).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.0768) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0660), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0108 (+16.41%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.0768

2015 Avg (June) 0.0660

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0764	0.0759	0.0762
February	0.0772	0.0758	0.0765
March	0.0764	0.0758	0.0761
April	0.0763	0.0759	0.0761
May	0.0765	0.0760	0.0763
June	0.0773	0.0759	0.0768
July	0.0766	0.0761	0.0763
August	0.0763	0.0729	0.0748
September	0.0753	0.0729	0.0741
October	0.0733	0.0729	0.0732
November	0.0743	0.0732	0.0737
December	0.0742	0.0731	0.0738