YEARLY HIGH
0.8782 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.7341 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7861 AFN

2015 BDT to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BDT to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 0.8782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.7341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1441 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7410 to the December average rate of 0.8625, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.8782 was up 16.89% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.7514, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,391 AFN
2014 Average 3,674 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 3,670 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 720.74 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.8750
0.7240
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 0.7469, compared to 0.8252 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0784 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7469
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8252

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 0.0495 AFN (High: 0.8782 / Low: 0.8287). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 AFN (High: 0.7378 / Low: 0.7351).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0495
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2015: 0.8506) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.7461), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1045 (+14.00%).

2015 Avg (November) 0.8506
2014 Avg (November) 0.7461

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7460 0.7341 0.7410
February 0.7378 0.7351 0.7366
March 0.7449 0.7365 0.7407
April 0.7501 0.7427 0.7441
May 0.7685 0.7456 0.7556
June 0.7823 0.7563 0.7635
July 0.7897 0.7730 0.7800
August 0.8353 0.7867 0.8109
September 0.8300 0.8060 0.8197
October 0.8297 0.8246 0.8278
November 0.8782 0.8287 0.8506
December 0.8780 0.8499 0.8625