YEARLY HIGH
34.7700 AFN
YEARLY LOW
32.6924 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.8888 AFN

2016 BBD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BBD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 15, valuing the pair at 34.7700. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 32.6924.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0776 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.2940 to the December average rate of 33.1782, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 34.7700 was up 0.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 34.4300, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 173,850 AFN
2015 Average 153,116 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 163,462 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,388.10 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

34.7164
32.7706
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 34.3434, compared to 33.4341 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.3434
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.4341

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 1.5582 AFN (High: 34.3396 / Low: 32.7814). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1750 AFN (High: 34.3300 / Low: 34.1550).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.5582
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1750

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.6994 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6994

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 34.5543) against the same month in 2015 (average: 29.6831), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8711 (+16.41%).

2016 Avg (June) 34.5543
2015 Avg (June) 29.6831

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.3875 34.1775 34.2940
February 34.7225 34.1250 34.4313
March 34.3700 34.1250 34.2403
April 34.3300 34.1550 34.2233
May 34.4300 34.1825 34.3173
June 34.7700 34.1525 34.5543
July 34.4792 34.2375 34.3446
August 34.3396 32.7814 33.6452
September 33.8653 32.8041 33.3361
October 33.0031 32.8041 32.9327
November 33.4289 32.9290 33.1679
December 33.3213 32.6924 33.1782