YEARLY HIGH
17.6757 AFN
YEARLY LOW
14.2341 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.7625 AFN

2015 ILS to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ILS to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 17.6757. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 14.2341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4416 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.6261 to the December average rate of 17.4356, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 17.6757 was up 4.99% compared to the 2014 peak of 16.8351, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 88,379 AFN
2014 Average 79,791 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 71,171 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,208.04 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

17.7378
14.1114
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 14.8710, compared to 16.6540 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7830 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.8710
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.6540

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 0.9983 AFN (High: 17.5614 / Low: 16.5631). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4304 AFN (High: 16.2354 / Low: 15.8050).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.9983
July Spread (Stable) ±0.4304

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3079 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 17.4356) against the same month in 2014 (average: 14.7535), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6821 (+18.18%).

2015 Avg (December) 17.4356
2014 Avg (December) 14.7535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.8996 14.3056 14.6261
February 14.9209 14.3996 14.7216
March 14.6986 14.2341 14.4136
April 14.9946 14.5105 14.7090
May 15.4684 14.9302 15.2202
June 16.1359 15.2567 15.5356
July 16.2354 15.8050 16.0077
August 16.7399 16.2056 16.4489
September 16.5607 15.9948 16.3092
October 16.8502 16.3074 16.6650
November 17.5614 16.5631 17.0577
December 17.6757 17.2090 17.4356