YEARLY HIGH
0.5340 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.4124 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4650 AFN

2015 ISK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ISK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.5340. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 0.4124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1215 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4392 to the December average rate of 0.5210, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.5340 was up 4.71% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.5099, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,670 AFN
2014 Average 2,445 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 2,062 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 607.67 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.5310
0.4113
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 0.4356, compared to 0.4944 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0588 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4356
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4944

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0454 AFN (High: 0.5018 / Low: 0.4564). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 AFN (High: 0.4367 / Low: 0.4302).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0454
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0129 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0129

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.5210) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.4630), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0580 (+12.52%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.5210
2014 Avg (December) 0.4630

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4569 0.4243 0.4392
February 0.4367 0.4302 0.4342
March 0.4312 0.4124 0.4212
April 0.4397 0.4177 0.4254
May 0.4541 0.4319 0.4441
June 0.4618 0.4382 0.4492
July 0.4589 0.4451 0.4529
August 0.5018 0.4564 0.4789
September 0.5079 0.4847 0.4984
October 0.5190 0.4999 0.5093
November 0.5171 0.4982 0.5059
December 0.5340 0.5043 0.5210