YEARLY HIGH
50.1237 AFN
YEARLY LOW
43.8696 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.2393 AFN

2016 NZD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NZD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 8, valuing the pair at 50.1237. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 43.8696.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2542 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.8953 to the December average rate of 46.6819, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 50.1237 was up 5.98% compared to the 2015 peak of 47.2945, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 250,619 AFN
2015 Average 213,742 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 219,348 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,270.78 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

49.4590
44.4805
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 46.5472, compared to 47.9314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3842 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.5472
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.9314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 2.9619 AFN (High: 46.8315 / Low: 43.8696). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6657 AFN (High: 46.4367 / Low: 44.7709).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.9619
February Spread (Stable) ±1.6657

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.5363 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5363

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 49.0441) against the same month in 2015 (average: 40.2915), the exchange rate shifted by +8.7526 (+21.72%).

2016 Avg (July) 49.0441
2015 Avg (July) 40.2915

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.8315 43.8696 44.8953
February 46.4367 44.7709 45.6982
March 47.5046 45.2351 46.2100
April 48.1785 46.4694 47.1531
May 48.0551 46.1014 46.6390
June 49.8193 46.9673 48.6879
July 50.1237 47.9118 49.0441
August 49.5547 46.8205 48.6191
September 49.7676 47.8076 48.7003
October 48.0908 46.2566 47.1640
November 48.5912 46.6598 47.3791
December 47.8606 45.5345 46.6819