2016 SEK to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 SEK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the SEK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 8.5723. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 7.0919.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4803 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0317 to the December average rate of 7.2125, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 8.5723 was up 4.32% compared to the 2015 peak of 8.2169, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SEK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
SEK to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.2445, compared to 7.6230 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6215 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.4706 AFN (High: 8.4418 / Low: 7.9712). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1271 AFN (High: 8.5096 / Low: 8.3825).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.3268 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 8.3450) against the same month in 2015 (average: 7.0466), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2984 (+18.43%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.1156 | 7.9835 | 8.0317 |
| February | 8.2140 | 8.0136 | 8.1283 |
| March | 8.4418 | 7.9712 | 8.2090 |
| April | 8.5096 | 8.3825 | 8.4234 |
| May | 8.5723 | 8.2455 | 8.3450 |
| June | 8.5283 | 8.0640 | 8.3295 |
| July | 8.1333 | 7.9518 | 8.0225 |
| August | 8.0613 | 7.6592 | 7.9432 |
| September | 7.9095 | 7.6555 | 7.8104 |
| October | 7.6931 | 7.2931 | 7.4836 |
| November | 7.3708 | 7.1909 | 7.2659 |
| December | 7.3349 | 7.0919 | 7.2125 |