YEARLY HIGH
0.1365 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1168 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1287 SBD

2015 AFN to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the AFN to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 0.1365. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.1168.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0197 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1318 to the December average rate of 0.1199, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.1365 was up 3.29% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1321, 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 682 SBD
2014 Average 641 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 584 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 98.38 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.1360
0.1185
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to SBD 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 0.1331, compared to 0.1242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0077 SBD (High: 0.1302 / Low: 0.1225). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 SBD (High: 0.1350 / Low: 0.1329).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0077
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 0.1345) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.1281), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0065 (+5.06%).

2015 Avg (February) 0.1345
2014 Avg (February) 0.1281

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1339 0.1292 0.1318
February 0.1365 0.1324 0.1345
March 0.1360 0.1328 0.1345
April 0.1350 0.1329 0.1341
May 0.1331 0.1286 0.1313
June 0.1341 0.1291 0.1325
July 0.1316 0.1288 0.1303
August 0.1302 0.1225 0.1263
September 0.1266 0.1233 0.1249
October 0.1254 0.1223 0.1236
November 0.1223 0.1168 0.1202
December 0.1216 0.1181 0.1199