YEARLY HIGH
2.1788 AFN
YEARLY LOW
2.0284 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1017 AFN

2016 TWD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TWD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 2.1788. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.0284.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1504 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0517 to the December average rate of 2.0759, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.1788 was up 3.95% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.0960, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,894 AFN
2015 Average 9,630 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 10,142 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 752.08 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.1493
2.0428
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD 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 2.0967, compared to 2.1066 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0967
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1066

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.1015 AFN (High: 2.1788 / Low: 2.0773). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0179 AFN (High: 2.1256 / Low: 2.1078).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1015
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0179

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 0.0302 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0302

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 2.1319) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.9660), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1659 (+8.44%).

2016 Avg (August) 2.1319
2015 Avg (August) 1.9660

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0796 2.0336 2.0517
February 2.0869 2.0516 2.0701
March 2.1271 2.0714 2.0975
April 2.1256 2.1078 2.1159
May 2.1209 2.0980 2.1087
June 2.1505 2.1142 2.1365
July 2.1573 2.1189 2.1404
August 2.1788 2.0773 2.1319
September 2.1509 2.0946 2.1166
October 2.1048 2.0697 2.0864
November 2.0994 2.0668 2.0884
December 2.0969 2.0284 2.0759