2016 VUV to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6457 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.5966 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6229 AFN

2016 VUV to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VUV to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 18, valuing the pair at 0.6457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.5966.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0491 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6073 to the December average rate of 0.6142, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6457 was up 4.74% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6165, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,229 AFN

2015 Average 2,830 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 2,983 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 245.62 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6421

0.6041

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 0.6208, compared to 0.6250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6208

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0306 AFN (High: 0.6423 / Low: 0.6117). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0108 AFN (High: 0.6148 / Low: 0.6039).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0306

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0108

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 0.0097 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 0.6389) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5615), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0774 (+13.79%).

2016 Avg (July) 0.6389

2015 Avg (July) 0.5615

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6151	0.6003	0.6073
February	0.6148	0.6039	0.6097
March	0.6343	0.6082	0.6220
April	0.6397	0.6252	0.6341
May	0.6377	0.6104	0.6251
June	0.6381	0.6163	0.6265
July	0.6457	0.6319	0.6389
August	0.6423	0.6117	0.6325
September	0.6340	0.6187	0.6275
October	0.6231	0.6116	0.6178
November	0.6346	0.6120	0.6191
December	0.6204	0.5966	0.6142