YEARLY HIGH
8.9170 AFN
YEARLY LOW
8.2823 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.5665 AFN

2016 SBD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 15, valuing the pair at 8.9170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 8.2823.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6347 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4234 to the December average rate of 8.4209, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 8.9170 was up 4.17% compared to the 2015 peak of 8.5602, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 44,585 AFN
2015 Average 38,940 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 41,411 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,173.61 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

8.9014
8.3409
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 8.6298, compared to 8.5031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1267 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.6298
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.5031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.3998 AFN (High: 8.7477 / Low: 8.3479). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0635 AFN (High: 8.8298 / Low: 8.7664).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3998
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0635

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1496 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1496

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 8.8547) against the same month in 2015 (average: 7.5508), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3039 (+17.27%).

2016 Avg (June) 8.8547
2015 Avg (June) 7.5508

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.4940 8.3372 8.4234
February 8.5784 8.3882 8.4763
March 8.6934 8.4364 8.5919
April 8.7702 8.5360 8.6312
May 8.8298 8.7664 8.8014
June 8.9170 8.6083 8.8547
July 8.7508 8.6472 8.7051
August 8.7477 8.3479 8.5999
September 8.6389 8.4014 8.5059
October 8.4538 8.3468 8.3992
November 8.4677 8.3309 8.3876
December 8.5926 8.2823 8.4209