YEARLY HIGH
8.5328 AFN
YEARLY LOW
7.6061 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0740 AFN

2016 NOK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NOK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 8.5328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 7.6061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9267 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.7854 to the December average rate of 7.7525, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 8.5328 was up 6.29% compared to the 2015 peak of 8.0275, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 42,664 AFN
2015 Average 37,958 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 38,031 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,633.63 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

8.3914
7.6944
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 8.1428, compared to 8.0053 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1375 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.1428
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.5479 AFN (High: 8.2596 / Low: 7.7117). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2100 AFN (High: 8.2542 / Low: 8.0442).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.5479
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2100

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2135 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2135

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 8.3262) against the same month in 2015 (average: 7.6003), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7259 (+9.55%).

2016 Avg (June) 8.3262
2015 Avg (June) 7.6003

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.9537 7.6605 7.7854
February 8.1042 7.8840 8.0029
March 8.2850 7.9252 8.0887
April 8.4833 8.2322 8.3201
May 8.5194 8.2273 8.3333
June 8.5328 8.0616 8.3262
July 8.2542 8.0442 8.1127
August 8.2596 7.7117 8.1034
September 8.2690 8.0016 8.1160
October 8.2666 7.9713 8.0693
November 8.0699 7.7502 7.8777
December 7.9664 7.6061 7.7525