2016 PEN to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.0509 AFN

YEARLY LOW

19.2858 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.0948 AFN

2016 PEN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 21.0509. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 19.2858.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7652 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.9644 to the December average rate of 19.5621, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 21.0509 was up 3.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 20.3355, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 105,255 AFN

2015 Average 96,139 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 96,429 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,825.84 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

20.9703

19.3210

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 20.3163, compared to 19.8733 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4429 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.3163

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.8733

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 1.1743 AFN (High: 20.6510 / Low: 19.4767). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2827 AFN (High: 19.7585 / Low: 19.4758).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1743

December Spread (Stable) ±0.2827

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 0.5963 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5963

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 20.7275) against the same month in 2015 (average: 18.5665), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1609 (+11.64%).

2016 Avg (April) 20.7275

2015 Avg (April) 18.5665

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.1092	19.7214	19.9644
February	19.8059	19.3242	19.6460
March	20.6510	19.4767	20.1201
April	21.0509	20.2212	20.7275
May	20.8507	20.4215	20.6068
June	21.0329	20.4574	20.8329
July	20.9487	20.5089	20.7906
August	20.5443	19.6603	20.1943
September	20.0221	19.3974	19.7316
October	19.6486	19.2900	19.4584
November	19.6739	19.2858	19.5030
December	19.7585	19.4758	19.5621