2016 SDG to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.4415 AFN

YEARLY LOW

10.0920 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.0040 AFN

2016 SDG to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 15, valuing the pair at 11.4415. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 10.0920.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3495 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.2120 to the December average rate of 10.2324, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 11.4415 was up 2.23% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.1920, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 57,208 AFN

2015 Average 50,906 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 50,460 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,747.37 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.4718

10.1197

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 11.2649, compared to 10.7432 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5216 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2649

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.7432

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.6458 AFN (High: 10.8686 / Low: 10.2229). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0657 AFN (High: 11.2565 / Low: 11.1908).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.6458

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0657

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3787 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3787

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 11.3591) against the same month in 2015 (average: 9.9410), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4181 (+14.27%).

2016 Avg (June) 11.3591

2015 Avg (June) 9.9410

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.2641	11.0799	11.2120
February	11.3952	11.1910	11.2905
March	11.2822	11.1902	11.2353
April	11.2565	11.1908	11.2230
May	11.3182	11.2152	11.2693
June	11.4415	11.2282	11.3591
July	11.3514	11.2371	11.2957
August	11.3173	10.7837	11.0703
September	11.1337	10.7168	10.9527
October	10.8686	10.2229	10.6435
November	10.3792	10.1402	10.2648
December	10.2874	10.0920	10.2324