2016 TJS to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 TJS to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the TJS to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 9.7992. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 8.3290.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4703 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.2997 to the December average rate of 8.4377, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 9.7992 was down 12.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.1748, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TJS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
TJS to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.8281, compared to 8.4965 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3315 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 1.0487 AFN (High: 9.7992 / Low: 8.7505). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0445 AFN (High: 8.7247 / Low: 8.6802).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5352 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 9.2997) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.9317), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6320 (-14.93%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.7992 | 8.7505 | 9.2997 |
| February | 8.8218 | 8.6726 | 8.7645 |
| March | 8.7349 | 8.6726 | 8.7019 |
| April | 8.7247 | 8.6802 | 8.6975 |
| May | 8.7508 | 8.6871 | 8.7219 |
| June | 8.8385 | 8.6816 | 8.7827 |
| July | 8.7641 | 8.7030 | 8.7302 |
| August | 8.7289 | 8.3327 | 8.5528 |
| September | 8.6072 | 8.3381 | 8.4686 |
| October | 8.4017 | 8.3309 | 8.3675 |
| November | 8.4885 | 8.3623 | 8.4224 |
| December | 8.4902 | 8.3290 | 8.4377 |