YEARLY HIGH
0.0461 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0434 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0449 AFN

2016 LBP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LBP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.0461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0434.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0454 to the December average rate of 0.0440, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0461 was up 0.87% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0457, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 230 AFN
2015 Average 203 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 217 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.24 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0460
0.0434
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0455, compared to 0.0443 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0455
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0443

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0020 AFN (High: 0.0455 / Low: 0.0435). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AFN (High: 0.0456 / Low: 0.0453).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0456) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0380), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0076 (+19.95%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0456
2015 Avg (February) 0.0380

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0457 0.0453 0.0454
February 0.0461 0.0452 0.0456
March 0.0455 0.0452 0.0454
April 0.0456 0.0452 0.0454
May 0.0456 0.0453 0.0455
June 0.0460 0.0452 0.0458
July 0.0457 0.0453 0.0455
August 0.0455 0.0435 0.0446
September 0.0449 0.0436 0.0442
October 0.0438 0.0435 0.0436
November 0.0443 0.0436 0.0439
December 0.0442 0.0434 0.0440