2016 LTL to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

22.9286 AFN

YEARLY LOW

19.9751 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

21.9762 AFN

2016 LTL to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LTL to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 15, valuing the pair at 22.9286. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 19.9751.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9534 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.0514 to the December average rate of 20.2791, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 22.9286 was up 3.25% compared to the 2015 peak of 22.2078, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 114,643 AFN

2015 Average 101,242 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 99,876 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,767.10 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

22.9579

20.0356

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 22.4771, compared to 21.4753 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.4771

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.4753

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 1.1048 AFN (High: 22.3976 / Low: 21.2928). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1796 AFN (High: 22.7657 / Low: 22.5861).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.1048

May Spread (Stable) ±0.1796

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.6656 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6656

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 22.7144) against the same month in 2015 (average: 19.5310), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1834 (+16.30%).

2016 Avg (June) 22.7144

2015 Avg (June) 19.5310

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	22.1916	21.9319	22.0514
February	22.7881	22.0519	22.4478
March	22.7086	22.0646	22.3499
April	22.7448	22.5268	22.6333
May	22.7657	22.5861	22.6660
June	22.9286	22.0951	22.7144
July	22.3879	22.1970	22.2711
August	22.3976	21.2928	22.0341
September	22.2499	21.6767	21.9205
October	21.7171	21.1960	21.4024
November	21.4079	20.4275	20.9448
December	20.7442	19.9751	20.2791