YEARLY HIGH
0.3557 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.3077 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3387 ETB

2015 AFN to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the AFN to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 0.3557. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.3077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0480 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3509 to the December average rate of 0.3127, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.3557 was up 0.08% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.3554, 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 1,778 ETB
2014 Average 1,726 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 1,538 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 240.07 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.3585
0.3085
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to ETB 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 0.3516, compared to 0.3258 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0258 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3516
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3258

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0199 ETB (High: 0.3402 / Low: 0.3203). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 ETB (High: 0.3555 / Low: 0.3530).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0199
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

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 0.0120 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 0.3536) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.3388), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0148 (+4.37%).

2015 Avg (March) 0.3536
2014 Avg (March) 0.3388

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3545 0.3476 0.3509
February 0.3555 0.3530 0.3543
March 0.3557 0.3514 0.3536
April 0.3545 0.3518 0.3535
May 0.3543 0.3438 0.3496
June 0.3510 0.3397 0.3479
July 0.3445 0.3380 0.3419
August 0.3402 0.3203 0.3299
September 0.3326 0.3228 0.3275
October 0.3278 0.3238 0.3255
November 0.3258 0.3084 0.3174
December 0.3169 0.3077 0.3127