YEARLY HIGH
1.9775 AFN
YEARLY LOW
1.8374 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9213 AFN

2016 THB to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the THB to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 1.9775. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.8374.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1401 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8985 to the December average rate of 1.8568, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.9775 was up 3.58% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.9091, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 THB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 494,364 AFN
2015 Average 446,801 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 459,343 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,021.62 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.9715
1.8464
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB 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 1.9375, compared to 1.9052 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0324 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9375
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9052

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.1041 AFN (High: 1.9753 / Low: 1.8712). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0156 AFN (High: 1.9604 / Low: 1.9447).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1041
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0156

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0400 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0400

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 1.9611) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.7692), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1919 (+10.84%).

2016 Avg (July) 1.9611
2015 Avg (July) 1.7692

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9212 1.8843 1.8985
February 1.9528 1.9127 1.9331
March 1.9653 1.9267 1.9458
April 1.9604 1.9447 1.9513
May 1.9611 1.9256 1.9376
June 1.9738 1.9311 1.9589
July 1.9775 1.9474 1.9611
August 1.9753 1.8712 1.9373
September 1.9564 1.8959 1.9199
October 1.9035 1.8462 1.8799
November 1.8871 1.8613 1.8761
December 1.8708 1.8374 1.8568