2016 SAR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.5447 AFN

YEARLY LOW

17.4823 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.0723 AFN

2016 SAR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 15, valuing the pair at 18.5447. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 17.4823.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0624 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.2789 to the December average rate of 17.7127, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 18.5447 was up 0.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 18.3624, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 92,724 AFN

2015 Average 81,635 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 87,411 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,312.21 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

18.5135

17.4734

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 18.3132, compared to 17.8314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4818 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.3132

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.8314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.8297 AFN (High: 18.3120 / Low: 17.4823). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0945 AFN (High: 18.3101 / Low: 18.2156).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.8297

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0945

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 0.3713 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3713

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 18.4268) against the same month in 2015 (average: 15.8291), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5977 (+16.41%).

2016 Avg (June) 18.4268

2015 Avg (June) 15.8291

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.3215	18.2108	18.2789
February	18.5143	18.1991	18.3627
March	18.3296	18.1941	18.2601
April	18.3101	18.2156	18.2518
May	18.3625	18.2289	18.2991
June	18.5447	18.2161	18.4268
July	18.3877	18.2577	18.3144
August	18.3120	17.4823	17.9431
September	18.0595	17.4863	17.7752
October	17.5994	17.4865	17.5601
November	17.8224	17.5428	17.6831
December	17.7901	17.5362	17.7127