2015 BOB to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 BOB to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the BOB to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 9.9583. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 8.2629.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6954 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.3493 to the December average rate of 9.7811, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 9.9583 was up 17.81% compared to the 2014 peak of 8.4527, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
BOB to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.4158, compared to 9.3163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9006 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.5820 AFN (High: 9.4228 / Low: 8.8408). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0279 AFN (High: 8.3990 / Low: 8.3711).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.0502 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 9.7811) against the same month in 2014 (average: 8.3928), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3884 (+16.54%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.4297 | 8.2629 | 8.3493 |
| February | 8.3343 | 8.2697 | 8.2991 |
| March | 8.3858 | 8.2934 | 8.3462 |
| April | 8.3990 | 8.3711 | 8.3836 |
| May | 8.6521 | 8.4027 | 8.5132 |
| June | 8.8203 | 8.5205 | 8.6031 |
| July | 8.8989 | 8.7100 | 8.7914 |
| August | 9.4228 | 8.8408 | 9.1540 |
| September | 9.3506 | 9.0874 | 9.2370 |
| October | 9.3557 | 9.2883 | 9.3255 |
| November | 9.8840 | 9.3690 | 9.6090 |
| December | 9.9583 | 9.6187 | 9.7811 |