2016 MRO to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2220 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.1827 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1933 AFN

2016 MRO to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MRO to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.2220. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0393 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2053 to the December average rate of 0.1855, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2220 was down 1.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2265, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,110 AFN

2015 Average 991 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 914 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 196.46 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2073

0.1827

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.1989, compared to 0.1877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1989

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0230 AFN (High: 0.2220 / Low: 0.1991). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 AFN (High: 0.1857 / Low: 0.1837).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0230

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2053) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1981), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0071 (+3.61%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2053

2015 Avg (January) 0.1981

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2220	0.1991	0.2053
February	0.2092	0.1990	0.2015
March	0.2003	0.1973	0.1992
April	0.2006	0.1966	0.1980
May	0.1994	0.1929	0.1951
June	0.1957	0.1922	0.1942
July	0.1946	0.1925	0.1935
August	0.1940	0.1844	0.1893
September	0.1905	0.1844	0.1874
October	0.1857	0.1837	0.1847
November	0.1871	0.1835	0.1855
December	0.1869	0.1827	0.1855