YEARLY HIGH
51.2001 AFN
YEARLY LOW
45.0632 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.8666 AFN

2015 CAD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the CAD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 51.2001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 45.0632.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1369 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.7849 to the December average rate of 49.2377, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 51.2001 was down 5.39% compared to the 2014 peak of 54.1186, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 256,000 AFN
2014 Average 258,085 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 225,316 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,684.65 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

50.3904
45.2794
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 47.0837, compared to 48.6494 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5657 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.0837
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.6494

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 5.0274 AFN (High: 50.0905 / Low: 45.0632). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0770 AFN (High: 46.2413 / Low: 45.1643).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.0274
March Spread (Stable) ±1.0770

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.9538 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9538

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2015: 49.9645) against the same month in 2014 (average: 50.9749), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0104 (-1.98%).

2015 Avg (November) 49.9645
2014 Avg (November) 50.9749

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.0905 45.0632 47.7849
February 46.2727 45.1126 45.8311
March 46.2413 45.1643 45.7053
April 48.1361 45.7860 46.8518
May 49.0323 47.0291 48.2720
June 49.3635 47.1342 48.0571
July 48.1447 46.5525 47.2671
August 49.2789 46.6797 48.0315
September 48.7870 47.3176 48.0799
October 49.9702 48.3400 49.3159
November 51.2001 48.9322 49.9645
December 50.1593 48.6284 49.2377