2016 QAR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.1056 AFN

YEARLY LOW

18.0043 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.6160 AFN

2016 QAR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 15, valuing the pair at 19.1056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 18.0043.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1013 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.8348 to the December average rate of 18.2474, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 19.1056 was up 1.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 18.9157, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 95,528 AFN

2015 Average 84,105 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 90,022 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,506.37 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

19.0727

17.9980

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 18.8641, compared to 18.3679 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4961 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.8641

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.3679

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.8556 AFN (High: 18.8600 / Low: 18.0043). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0985 AFN (High: 18.8573 / Low: 18.7588).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.8556

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0985

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.3823 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3823

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 18.9831) against the same month in 2015 (average: 16.3028), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6803 (+16.44%).

2016 Avg (June) 18.9831

2015 Avg (June) 16.3028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.8869	18.7642	18.8348
February	19.0649	18.7436	18.9108
March	18.8768	18.7393	18.8053
April	18.8573	18.7588	18.7980
May	18.9145	18.7797	18.8523
June	19.1056	18.7617	18.9831
July	18.9380	18.8038	18.8636
August	18.8600	18.0043	18.4813
September	18.6007	18.0158	18.3100
October	18.1274	18.0154	18.0875
November	18.3624	18.0727	18.2178
December	18.3252	18.0624	18.2474