2016 PLN to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.4229 AFN

YEARLY LOW

15.6292 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.2052 AFN

2016 PLN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 18.4229. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 15.6292.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7937 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.9323 to the December average rate of 15.7917, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 18.4229 was up 3.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 17.7718, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 368,458 AFN

2015 Average 324,762 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 312,584 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,874.45 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

18.2271

15.5703

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 17.5651, compared to 16.8454 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7196 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.5651

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.8454

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 1.1716 AFN (High: 18.3848 / Low: 17.2132). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3845 AFN (High: 17.4254 / Low: 17.0409).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1716

September Spread (Stable) ±0.3845

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.5793 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5793

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 18.0057) against the same month in 2015 (average: 15.5346), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4711 (+15.91%).

2016 Avg (April) 18.0057

2015 Avg (April) 15.5346

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.4224	16.5893	16.9323
February	17.6686	16.9614	17.3990
March	18.3848	17.2132	17.7849
April	18.4229	17.5031	18.0057
May	17.9738	17.3386	17.5946
June	18.2080	17.0460	17.6739
July	17.6271	17.1269	17.2983
August	17.8149	16.9853	17.5273
September	17.4254	17.0409	17.2902
October	17.2178	16.5796	16.8722
November	16.9463	15.8692	16.2929
December	16.1306	15.6292	15.7917