YEARLY HIGH
402.9143 STD
YEARLY LOW
324.9524 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
361.6230 STD

2015 AFN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the AFN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 402.9143. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 324.9524.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 77.9618 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 364.6285 to the December average rate of 332.9042, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 402.9143 was up 16.13% compared to the 2014 peak of 346.9606, 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 2,014,571 STD
2014 Average 1,620,465 STD
Yearly Trough Low 1,624,762 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 389,809.19 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

398.3914
326.9508
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to STD 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 377.8000, compared to 345.4460 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 32.3540 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 377.8000
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 345.4460

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 32.5093 STD (High: 380.3699 / Low: 347.8606). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.0998 STD (High: 381.4633 / Low: 374.3635).

January Spread (Volatile) ±32.5093
February Spread (Stable) ±7.0998

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 18.7674 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.7674

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 392.4380) against the same month in 2014 (average: 311.3232), the exchange rate shifted by +81.1148 (+26.05%).

2015 Avg (March) 392.4380
2014 Avg (March) 311.3232

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 380.3699 347.8606 364.6285
February 381.4633 374.3635 376.6472
March 402.9143 380.7887 392.4380
April 399.9725 380.9474 391.8910
May 383.5178 362.8005 373.1237
June 378.2683 358.6815 368.0716
July 373.1608 361.6008 366.6843
August 363.2593 331.9197 348.7408
September 350.4506 333.8971 341.7670
October 346.5111 333.2343 338.4863
November 351.4448 336.2487 344.0935
December 346.3124 324.9524 332.9042