YEARLY HIGH
7.0730 AFN
YEARLY LOW
5.0910 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.6341 AFN

2015 ARS to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ARS to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 7.0730. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 5.0910.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9820 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7138 to the December average rate of 6.0768, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 7.0730 was down 17.82% compared to the 2014 peak of 8.6064, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ARS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 35,365 AFN
2014 Average 35,235 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 25,455 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,909.99 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

6.9927
5.9935
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to AFN 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 6.5910, compared to 6.6771 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0861 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5910
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6771

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 1.8199 AFN (High: 6.9109 / Low: 5.0910). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0465 AFN (High: 6.5893 / Low: 6.5428).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.8199
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0465

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.8327 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8327

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2015: 6.9094) against the same month in 2014 (average: 6.7805), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1289 (+1.90%).

2015 Avg (November) 6.9094
2014 Avg (November) 6.7805

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.8449 6.6275 6.7138
February 6.6487 6.5732 6.6063
March 6.5893 6.5428 6.5681
April 6.6166 6.4909 6.5349
May 6.6752 6.4885 6.5662
June 6.7042 6.4821 6.5568
July 6.6909 6.6066 6.6353
August 7.0032 6.6629 6.8276
September 6.9455 6.7280 6.8116
October 6.8466 6.7780 6.8020
November 7.0730 6.7933 6.9094
December 6.9109 5.0910 6.0768