YEARLY HIGH
0.0086 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0080 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0083 AFN

2016 LAK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LAK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 15, valuing the pair at 0.0086. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0084 to the December average rate of 0.0081, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0086 was up 1.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0085, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 43 AFN
2015 Average 38 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 40 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.94 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0086
0.0081
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0085, compared to 0.0082 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0085
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0082

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0004 AFN (High: 0.0085 / Low: 0.0081). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AFN (High: 0.0085 / Low: 0.0084).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.0085) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0073), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+16.63%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.0085
2015 Avg (June) 0.0073

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0085 0.0084 0.0084
February 0.0086 0.0084 0.0085
March 0.0085 0.0084 0.0084
April 0.0085 0.0084 0.0084
May 0.0085 0.0084 0.0085
June 0.0086 0.0084 0.0085
July 0.0085 0.0085 0.0085
August 0.0085 0.0081 0.0083
September 0.0084 0.0081 0.0082
October 0.0081 0.0081 0.0081
November 0.0082 0.0081 0.0081
December 0.0083 0.0080 0.0081