2016 XDR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

98.2653 AFN

YEARLY LOW

88.4174 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

94.2427 AFN

2016 XDR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 20, valuing the pair at 98.2653. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 88.4174.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.8480 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 94.7885 to the December average rate of 89.4801, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 98.2653 was up 2.82% compared to the 2015 peak of 95.5715, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 491,327 AFN

2015 Average 428,447 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 442,087 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,239.79 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

98.0740

88.6988

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 96.1584, compared to 92.3270 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.8314 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 96.1584

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 92.3270

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 4.4952 AFN (High: 96.1035 / Low: 91.6083). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6117 AFN (High: 95.8626 / Low: 95.2509).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4.4952

July Spread (Stable) ±0.6117

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 2.3332 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3332

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 97.2927) against the same month in 2015 (average: 83.4266), the exchange rate shifted by +13.8661 (+16.62%).

2016 Avg (June) 97.2927

2015 Avg (June) 83.4266

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	95.2250	94.5080	94.7885
February	97.0068	94.7114	96.0314
March	96.7064	94.8043	95.6098
April	97.0345	95.9079	96.4251
May	97.3580	96.5325	96.8027
June	98.2653	95.5480	97.2927
July	95.8626	95.2509	95.5646
August	96.1035	91.6083	94.0630
September	94.6256	91.5768	93.2808
October	92.1552	90.4264	90.9476
November	91.2299	90.0947	90.6258
December	90.6355	88.4174	89.4801