YEARLY HIGH
3.2502 AFN
YEARLY LOW
2.8115 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9581 AFN

2015 ETB to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ETB to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 3.2502. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 2.8115.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4387 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8503 to the December average rate of 3.1981, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 3.2502 was up 9.03% compared to the 2014 peak of 2.9809, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,251 AFN
2014 Average 14,491 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 14,057 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,193.73 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

3.2357
2.7849
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 2.8443, compared to 3.0718 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2276 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8443
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0718

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.1825 AFN (High: 3.1220 / Low: 2.9395). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0202 AFN (High: 2.8328 / Low: 2.8126).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1825
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0202

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 0.0279 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0279

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 3.1981) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2.8747), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3234 (+11.25%).

2015 Avg (December) 3.1981
2014 Avg (December) 2.8747

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8765 2.8208 2.8503
February 2.8328 2.8126 2.8224
March 2.8457 2.8115 2.8279
April 2.8427 2.8208 2.8291
May 2.9086 2.8223 2.8609
June 2.9437 2.8487 2.8749
July 2.9588 2.9026 2.9246
August 3.1220 2.9395 3.0320
September 3.0981 3.0064 3.0533
October 3.0882 3.0505 3.0718
November 3.2425 3.0694 3.1512
December 3.2502 3.1552 3.1981