2016 SGD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

51.6064 AFN

YEARLY LOW

45.4390 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

49.1171 AFN

2016 SGD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SGD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 22, valuing the pair at 51.6064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 45.4390.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1674 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.9081 to the December average rate of 46.2537, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 51.6064 was up 5.72% compared to the 2015 peak of 48.8140, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 258,032 AFN

2015 Average 222,639 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 227,195 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,836.86 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

51.5248

45.7746

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 49.7785, compared to 48.4557 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3228 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.7785

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.4557

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 2.5242 AFN (High: 51.2498 / Low: 48.7256). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6769 AFN (High: 51.2954 / Low: 50.6185).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.5242

July Spread (Stable) ±0.6769

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 1.4171 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 51.0456) against the same month in 2015 (average: 44.1184), the exchange rate shifted by +6.9272 (+15.70%).

2016 Avg (June) 51.0456

2015 Avg (June) 44.1184

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	48.3810	47.6103	47.9081
February	49.5561	48.0888	49.0193
March	50.8957	48.9562	49.9230
April	50.9979	50.2373	50.6813
May	50.9691	49.7352	50.0934
June	51.6064	50.0430	51.0456
July	51.2954	50.6185	50.8967
August	51.2498	48.7256	49.9189
September	49.8805	48.1465	49.0407
October	48.3122	47.2614	47.6237
November	47.6034	46.5202	47.0004
December	47.0084	45.4390	46.2537