2016 YER to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3229 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.2623 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2833 AFN

2016 YER to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the YER to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.3229. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 0.2623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0606 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3190 to the December average rate of 0.2656, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3229 was up 0.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3201, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,615 AFN

2015 Average 1,424 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 1,312 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 303.07 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3260

0.2577

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.2992, compared to 0.2675 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0317 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2992

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2675

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0463 AFN (High: 0.3194 / Low: 0.2732). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 AFN (High: 0.3197 / Low: 0.3182).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0463

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0328 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0328

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.3203) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2666), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0537 (+20.13%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.3203

2015 Avg (February) 0.2666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3197	0.3182	0.3190
February	0.3229	0.3174	0.3203
March	0.3197	0.3175	0.3185
April	0.3194	0.2732	0.2857
May	0.2765	0.2735	0.2748
June	0.2783	0.2732	0.2767
July	0.2758	0.2739	0.2747
August	0.2748	0.2623	0.2691
September	0.2709	0.2623	0.2666
October	0.2640	0.2623	0.2634
November	0.2675	0.2633	0.2653
December	0.2667	0.2628	0.2656