YEARLY HIGH
0.0536 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.0409 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0447 TRY

2016 AFN to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AFN to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0536. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.0409.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0127 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0438 to the December average rate of 0.0527, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0536 was up 11.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0481, 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 268 TRY
2015 Average 222 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 204 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63.74 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0539
0.0403
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to TRY 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 0.0425, compared to 0.0468 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0425
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0468

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0046 TRY (High: 0.0518 / Low: 0.0472). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 TRY (High: 0.0418 / Low: 0.0409).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0527) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0433), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0095 (+21.84%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0527
2015 Avg (December) 0.0433

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0444 0.0426 0.0438
February 0.0436 0.0424 0.0428
March 0.0429 0.0411 0.0421
April 0.0418 0.0409 0.0414
May 0.0435 0.0409 0.0429
June 0.0427 0.0415 0.0422
July 0.0447 0.0421 0.0432
August 0.0459 0.0433 0.0440
September 0.0457 0.0435 0.0445
October 0.0471 0.0456 0.0466
November 0.0518 0.0472 0.0497
December 0.0536 0.0512 0.0527