2016 SYP to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3198 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.3046 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3124 AFN

2016 SYP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SYP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 0.3198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 0.3046.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0151 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3118 to the December average rate of 0.3112, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3198 was down 11.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3618, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,599 AFN

2015 Average 1,577 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 1,523 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 75.75 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3190

0.3068

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.3128, compared to 0.3119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3128

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0143 AFN (High: 0.3189 / Low: 0.3046). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 AFN (High: 0.3127 / Low: 0.3112).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0143

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 0.3180) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3213), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0033 (-1.02%).

2016 Avg (July) 0.3180

2015 Avg (July) 0.3213

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3126	0.3103	0.3118
February	0.3158	0.3105	0.3133
March	0.3127	0.3104	0.3117
April	0.3127	0.3112	0.3118
May	0.3141	0.3114	0.3128
June	0.3175	0.3132	0.3156
July	0.3198	0.3162	0.3180
August	0.3189	0.3046	0.3131
September	0.3152	0.3066	0.3112
October	0.3084	0.3066	0.3078
November	0.3128	0.3071	0.3102
December	0.3129	0.3083	0.3112