YEARLY HIGH
2.3817 AFN
YEARLY LOW
2.1164 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2524 AFN

2016 UYU to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UYU to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 2.3817. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 2.1164.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2653 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2378 to the December average rate of 2.3094, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.3817 was down 0.97% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.4049, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,909 AFN
2015 Average 11,237 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 10,582 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,326.40 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.3601
2.1078
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 2.1902, compared to 2.3145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1243 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1902
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.1471 AFN (High: 2.3659 / Low: 2.2189). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0339 AFN (High: 2.1503 / Low: 2.1164).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1471
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0339

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0588 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0588

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 2.3310) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.2501), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0809 (+3.60%).

2016 Avg (November) 2.3310
2015 Avg (November) 2.2501

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2880 2.2046 2.2378
February 2.2175 2.1316 2.1790
March 2.1503 2.1164 2.1288
April 2.2046 2.1438 2.1703
May 2.2184 2.1563 2.1807
June 2.2704 2.2197 2.2447
July 2.3161 2.2311 2.2695
August 2.3659 2.2189 2.3244
September 2.3478 2.2769 2.3138
October 2.3522 2.3035 2.3391
November 2.3817 2.2927 2.3310
December 2.3458 2.2428 2.3094