2016 UAH to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.9561 AFN

YEARLY LOW

2.4188 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6551 AFN

2016 UAH to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UAH to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 2.9561. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.4188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5374 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8225 to the December average rate of 2.5289, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.9561 was down 19.56% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.6751, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,781 AFN

2015 Average 14,207 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 12,094 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,686.93 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.8519

2.4995

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 2.7011, compared to 2.6091 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0920 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7011

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6091

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.2854 AFN (High: 2.9561 / Low: 2.6707). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0412 AFN (High: 2.7870 / Low: 2.7458).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2854

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0412

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2201 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2201

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.8225) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.6431), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8206 (-22.52%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.8225

2015 Avg (January) 3.6431

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.9561	2.6707	2.8225
February	2.6842	2.5101	2.6024
March	2.6998	2.5255	2.6101
April	2.7174	2.6259	2.6781
May	2.7413	2.6884	2.7212
June	2.7991	2.7454	2.7724
July	2.7870	2.7458	2.7673
August	2.7708	2.5548	2.6773
September	2.5859	2.4917	2.5406
October	2.5950	2.5325	2.5612
November	2.6085	2.5358	2.5791
December	2.6031	2.4188	2.5289