YEARLY HIGH
0.0356 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0265 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0319 AFN

2016 MNT to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MNT to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 0.0356. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0265.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0091 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0343 to the December average rate of 0.0268, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0356 was up 3.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0345, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 178 AFN
2015 Average 156 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 132 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45.58 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0360
0.0260
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MNT 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 0.0342, compared to 0.0296 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0342
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0296

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0034 AFN (High: 0.0332 / Low: 0.0298). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AFN (High: 0.0345 / Low: 0.0342).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.0352) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0313), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+12.33%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.0352
2015 Avg (June) 0.0313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0345 0.0342 0.0343
February 0.0344 0.0336 0.0341
March 0.0338 0.0334 0.0335
April 0.0346 0.0335 0.0340
May 0.0345 0.0339 0.0342
June 0.0356 0.0346 0.0352
July 0.0346 0.0333 0.0340
August 0.0332 0.0298 0.0309
September 0.0306 0.0287 0.0298
October 0.0290 0.0278 0.0286
November 0.0278 0.0268 0.0273
December 0.0270 0.0265 0.0268