YEARLY HIGH
3.5690 NGN
YEARLY LOW
2.8917 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2421 NGN

2015 AFN to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the AFN to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 12, valuing the pair at 3.5690. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 2.8917.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6773 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2234 to the December average rate of 2.9467, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 3.5690 was up 11.99% compared to the 2014 peak of 3.1870, 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 17,845 NGN
2014 Average 14,484 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 14,459 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,386.55 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

3.5121
2.8953
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to NGN 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 3.3862, compared to 3.0981 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2881 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3862
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0981

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was February, with a trading range of 0.2638 NGN (High: 3.5690 / Low: 3.3052). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 NGN (High: 3.4434 / Low: 3.4340).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2638
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1266 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1266

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 3.4585) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2.8884), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5701 (+19.74%).

2015 Avg (February) 3.4585
2014 Avg (February) 2.8884

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3526 3.1050 3.2234
February 3.5690 3.3052 3.4585
March 3.5266 3.4367 3.4607
April 3.4434 3.4340 3.4388
May 3.4265 3.3260 3.3844
June 3.3789 3.2684 3.3512
July 3.3062 3.2414 3.2797
August 3.2478 3.0607 3.1531
September 3.1724 3.0825 3.1200
October 3.1011 3.0781 3.0898
November 3.0781 2.9147 2.9991
December 2.9950 2.8917 2.9467