YEARLY HIGH
1.0993 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.9630 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0493 BTN

2015 AFN to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the AFN to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 26, valuing the pair at 1.0993. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.9630.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1363 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0781 to the December average rate of 0.9859, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.0993 was down 1.20% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.1127, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,497 BTN
2014 Average 5,353 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 4,815 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 681.55 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.0932
0.9761
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to BTN 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 1.0807, compared to 1.0180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0627 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0807
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 0.0456 BTN (High: 1.0144 / Low: 0.9688). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0137 BTN (High: 1.0565 / Low: 1.0428).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0456
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0137

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0289 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0289

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 1.0828) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.0621), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0207 (+1.95%).

2015 Avg (April) 1.0828
2014 Avg (April) 1.0621

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0945 1.0681 1.0781
February 1.0876 1.0729 1.0819
March 1.0908 1.0754 1.0833
April 1.0993 1.0723 1.0828
May 1.0961 1.0626 1.0834
June 1.0892 1.0447 1.0747
July 1.0565 1.0428 1.0485
August 1.0461 1.0159 1.0303
September 1.0597 1.0217 1.0382
October 1.0223 0.9999 1.0093
November 1.0144 0.9688 0.9958
December 1.0055 0.9630 0.9859