YEARLY HIGH
0.0124 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0114 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0119 AFN

2016 PYG to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PYG to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 26, valuing the pair at 0.0124. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 0.0114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0116 to the December average rate of 0.0115, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0124 was down 1.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0125, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 62 AFN
2015 Average 59 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 57 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.10 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0124
0.0114
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.0120, compared to 0.0119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0120
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0005 AFN (High: 0.0124 / Low: 0.0118). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AFN (High: 0.0116 / Low: 0.0114).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 0.0123) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0117), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+4.74%).

2016 Avg (April) 0.0123
2015 Avg (April) 0.0117

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0118 0.0115 0.0116
February 0.0121 0.0116 0.0119
March 0.0122 0.0119 0.0120
April 0.0124 0.0121 0.0123
May 0.0123 0.0121 0.0122
June 0.0123 0.0121 0.0122
July 0.0124 0.0122 0.0123
August 0.0124 0.0118 0.0122
September 0.0122 0.0119 0.0120
October 0.0119 0.0116 0.0117
November 0.0116 0.0114 0.0115
December 0.0116 0.0114 0.0115