2016 TMT to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

69.5400 AFN

YEARLY LOW

65.5627 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

67.7852 AFN

2016 TMT to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TMT to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 15, valuing the pair at 69.5400. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 65.5627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9773 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 68.5879 to the December average rate of 66.4486, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 69.5400 was up 0.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 68.8600, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 347,700 AFN

2015 Average 306,231 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 327,814 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,886.26 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

69.4328

65.5411

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TMT 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 68.6868, compared to 66.8836 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 68.6868

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 66.8836

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 3.1164 AFN (High: 68.6791 / Low: 65.5627). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3500 AFN (High: 68.6600 / Low: 68.3100).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.1164

April Spread (Stable) ±0.3500

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 1.3988 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3988

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 69.1085) against the same month in 2015 (average: 59.3662), the exchange rate shifted by +9.7423 (+16.41%).

2016 Avg (June) 69.1085

2015 Avg (June) 59.3662

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	68.7750	68.3550	68.5879
February	69.4450	68.2500	68.8626
March	68.7400	68.2500	68.4806
April	68.6600	68.3100	68.4467
May	68.8600	68.3650	68.6345
June	69.5400	68.3050	69.1085
July	68.9584	68.4750	68.6892
August	68.6791	65.5627	67.2905
September	67.7307	65.6082	66.6722
October	66.0062	65.6082	65.8654
November	66.8578	65.8581	66.3359
December	66.7355	65.7705	66.4486