YEARLY HIGH
33.0338 AFN
YEARLY LOW
24.8602 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.0178 AFN

2015 GEL to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GEL to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 33.0338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 13, dropping to 24.8602.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.1737 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.6900 to the December average rate of 28.2054, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 33.0338 was down 0.14% compared to the 2014 peak of 33.0815, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 165,169 AFN
2014 Average 161,895 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 124,301 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,868.26 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

33.4236
24.6204
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 28.7822, compared to 27.2534 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5289 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.7822
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.2534

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 6.9021 AFN (High: 32.7757 / Low: 25.8737). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2492 AFN (High: 32.6185 / Low: 32.3693).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.9021
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2492

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 4.6477 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 32.6900) against the same month in 2014 (average: 31.9151), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7748 (+2.43%).

2015 Avg (January) 32.6900
2014 Avg (January) 31.9151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.0338 32.3941 32.6900
February 32.6185 32.3693 32.4796
March 32.7757 25.8737 30.2609
April 25.8320 24.9351 25.6132
May 26.3311 24.8602 25.3540
June 27.0904 25.6549 26.2956
July 27.1457 26.6651 26.8884
August 27.7382 26.5461 27.1697
September 27.3710 26.0594 26.6006
October 27.2139 26.7922 26.9834
November 28.3867 27.0360 27.6725
December 28.7183 27.7343 28.2054