YEARLY HIGH
38.5171 AFN
YEARLY LOW
31.0070 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.7350 AFN

2015 BAM to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BAM to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 38.5171. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 31.0070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.5101 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.3292 to the December average rate of 37.6292, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 38.5171 was down 4.98% compared to the 2014 peak of 40.5348, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 192,586 AFN
2014 Average 193,454 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 155,035 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,550.48 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

38.2007
31.3427
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 33.1838, compared to 36.2863 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.1838
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.2863

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 3.3465 AFN (High: 37.6603 / Low: 34.3139). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7339 AFN (High: 33.5571 / Low: 32.8233).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.3465
February Spread (Stable) ±0.7339

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.3621 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3621

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 37.6292) against the same month in 2014 (average: 36.4897), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1395 (+3.12%).

2015 Avg (December) 37.6292
2014 Avg (December) 36.4897

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.9691 32.7850 34.3292
February 33.5571 32.8233 33.2764
March 32.8647 31.0070 31.9142
April 33.0588 31.3132 31.9737
May 34.4181 32.6127 33.5575
June 34.8664 33.0553 34.0519
July 34.7037 33.4862 34.1253
August 37.6603 34.3139 35.9433
September 37.3166 35.7819 36.6537
October 37.7201 36.2019 36.9640
November 37.2120 35.7180 36.4022
December 38.5171 36.2234 37.6292