YEARLY HIGH
17.9952 CDF
YEARLY LOW
13.1446 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.2930 CDF

2016 AFN to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 17.9952. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 13.1446.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8506 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.5129 to the December average rate of 17.5317, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 17.9952 was up 10.95% compared to the 2015 peak of 16.2197, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 89,976 CDF
2015 Average 75,862 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 65,723 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,253.14 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

17.9368
13.0756
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to CDF 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 13.5335, compared to 15.0524 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5189 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5335
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.0524

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 3.4538 CDF (High: 17.1740 / Low: 13.7202). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0799 CDF (High: 13.5895 / Low: 13.5096).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.4538
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0799

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0402 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0402

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 17.5317) against the same month in 2015 (average: 13.7264), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8054 (+27.72%).

2016 Avg (December) 17.5317
2015 Avg (December) 13.7264

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.5537 13.4606 13.5129
February 13.5945 13.3677 13.4807
March 13.6034 13.4505 13.5354
April 13.5895 13.5096 13.5586
May 13.5888 13.4548 13.5185
June 13.9451 13.1446 13.5950
July 14.2177 13.7536 13.8544
August 14.8789 14.1455 14.5170
September 14.9397 14.4248 14.6436
October 14.9241 14.5359 14.7473
November 17.1740 13.7202 15.0205
December 17.9952 17.0000 17.5317