YEARLY HIGH
0.5742 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.4943 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5239 AFN

2015 JMD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the JMD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 0.5742. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.4943.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0800 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5020 to the December average rate of 0.5639, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.5742 was up 6.83% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.5375, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,871 AFN
2014 Average 2,571 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 2,471 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 399.88 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.5706
0.4896
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 0.5042, compared to 0.5436 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0394 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5042
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5436

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 0.0332 AFN (High: 0.5742 / Low: 0.5411). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 AFN (High: 0.5059 / Low: 0.5027).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0332
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

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 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2015: 0.5560) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.5115), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0444 (+8.69%).

2015 Avg (November) 0.5560
2014 Avg (November) 0.5115

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5083 0.4948 0.5020
February 0.4977 0.4943 0.4964
March 0.5047 0.4963 0.5008
April 0.5059 0.5027 0.5044
May 0.5182 0.5033 0.5089
June 0.5249 0.5078 0.5128
July 0.5303 0.5185 0.5224
August 0.5540 0.5277 0.5393
September 0.5491 0.5323 0.5395
October 0.5427 0.5370 0.5406
November 0.5742 0.5411 0.5560
December 0.5736 0.5545 0.5639