2016 TRY to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

24.4568 AFN

YEARLY LOW

18.6440 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

22.5071 AFN

2016 TRY to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TRY to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 24.4568. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 18.6440.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8128 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.8562 to the December average rate of 18.9685, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 24.4568 was down 3.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 25.2554, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,222,841 AFN

2015 Average 1,126,025 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 932,199 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 290,642.30 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

24.6562

18.4514

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 23.5306, compared to 21.4836 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0469 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.5306

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.4836

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.8976 AFN (High: 21.2079 / Low: 19.3104). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4921 AFN (High: 24.4392 / Low: 23.9470).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.8976

April Spread (Stable) ±0.4921

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.2889 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2889

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 23.3302) against the same month in 2015 (average: 22.2373), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0930 (+4.92%).

2016 Avg (May) 23.3302

2015 Avg (May) 22.2373

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	23.4671	22.5045	22.8562
February	23.5743	22.9496	23.3840
March	24.3238	23.3119	23.7657
April	24.4392	23.9470	24.1391
May	24.4568	23.0017	23.3302
June	24.0931	23.4095	23.7082
July	23.7535	22.3897	23.1354
August	23.0794	21.8060	22.7297
September	22.9831	21.8810	22.4690
October	21.9201	21.2115	21.4441
November	21.2079	19.3104	20.1552
December	19.5330	18.6440	18.9685