2016 SRD to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17.4157 AFN

YEARLY LOW

8.5669 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.8044 AFN

2016 SRD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SRD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 17.4157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 22, dropping to 8.5669.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.8488 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.1792 to the December average rate of 9.0229, the exchange rate registered a net change of -47.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 17.4157 was down 16.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 20.8540, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 87,078 AFN

2015 Average 91,917 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 42,834 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,244.05 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

18.0856

8.0614

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 14.3843, compared to 9.2244 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.1599 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.3843

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.2244

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 1.6384 AFN (High: 12.2908 / Low: 10.6524). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0905 AFN (High: 9.7699 / Low: 9.6794).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.6384

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0905

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 4.2778 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2778

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 17.2502) against the same month in 2015 (average: 17.3560), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1058 (-0.61%).

2016 Avg (February) 17.2502

2015 Avg (February) 17.3560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.2260	17.1209	17.1792
February	17.4157	17.0946	17.2502
March	17.2700	17.0946	17.1626
April	13.4930	11.9648	12.8848
May	12.2908	10.6524	11.8129
June	10.7326	9.7266	10.0161
July	9.7699	9.6794	9.7275
August	9.7383	9.0517	9.3655
September	9.4300	8.5669	8.8968
October	9.6489	8.5876	9.1326
November	9.5023	9.1115	9.2011
December	9.1245	8.8705	9.0229