YEARLY HIGH
9.4274 CRC
YEARLY LOW
7.7846 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.7622 CRC

2015 AFN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the AFN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 10, valuing the pair at 9.4274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 7.7846.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6428 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3344 to the December average rate of 7.8952, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 9.4274 was down 4.17% compared to the 2014 peak of 9.8379, 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 47,137 CRC
2014 Average 47,099 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 38,923 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,214.01 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

9.5309
7.7465
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to CRC 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 9.2102, compared to 8.3141 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8961 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.2102
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.3141

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.5365 CRC (High: 8.7390 / Low: 8.2026). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0613 CRC (High: 9.2304 / Low: 9.1691).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.5365
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0613

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2015. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3747 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3747

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 9.3822) against the same month in 2014 (average: 9.0133), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3689 (+4.09%).

2015 Avg (February) 9.3822
2014 Avg (February) 9.0133

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.3988 9.2742 9.3344
February 9.4274 9.3462 9.3822
March 9.3541 9.2043 9.2737
April 9.2304 9.1691 9.1968
May 9.1533 8.8958 9.0513
June 9.0998 8.8001 9.0231
July 8.9130 8.7181 8.8314
August 8.7390 8.2026 8.4567
September 8.5395 8.2702 8.3793
October 8.3377 8.2631 8.2929
November 8.2689 7.7846 8.0294
December 8.0103 7.7895 7.8952