YEARLY HIGH
0.0132 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0125 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0129 AFN

2016 ZMK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZMK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 15, valuing the pair at 0.0132. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 0.0125.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0131 to the December average rate of 0.0127, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0132 was up 0.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0131, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 66 AFN
2015 Average 58 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 62 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.79 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0132
0.0125
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZMK 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 0.0131, compared to 0.0127 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0131
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0127

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0007 AFN (High: 0.0132 / Low: 0.0125). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AFN (High: 0.0131 / Low: 0.0130).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.0132) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0113), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+16.41%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.0132
2015 Avg (June) 0.0113

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0131 0.0130 0.0131
February 0.0132 0.0130 0.0131
March 0.0131 0.0130 0.0130
April 0.0131 0.0130 0.0130
May 0.0131 0.0130 0.0131
June 0.0132 0.0130 0.0132
July 0.0132 0.0130 0.0131
August 0.0132 0.0125 0.0128
September 0.0129 0.0125 0.0127
October 0.0126 0.0125 0.0125
November 0.0127 0.0125 0.0126
December 0.0127 0.0125 0.0127