2016 NPR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6488 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.6039 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6308 AFN

2016 NPR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NPR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 10, valuing the pair at 0.6488. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.6039.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0449 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6372 to the December average rate of 0.6120, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6488 was up 0.02% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6486, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,244 AFN

2015 Average 2,982 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 3,020 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 224.40 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6467

0.6089

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.6391, compared to 0.6225 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6391

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6225

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0287 AFN (High: 0.6427 / Low: 0.6140). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 AFN (High: 0.6203 / Low: 0.6149).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0287

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0104 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0104

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.6421) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5813), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0608 (+10.45%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.6421

2015 Avg (June) 0.5813

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6457	0.6299	0.6372
February	0.6358	0.6209	0.6309
March	0.6472	0.6298	0.6396
April	0.6478	0.6409	0.6436
May	0.6452	0.6358	0.6413
June	0.6488	0.6311	0.6421
July	0.6428	0.6353	0.6390
August	0.6427	0.6140	0.6287
September	0.6340	0.6165	0.6243
October	0.6203	0.6149	0.6173
November	0.6189	0.6077	0.6138
December	0.6168	0.6039	0.6120