YEARLY HIGH
226.9686 AFN
YEARLY LOW
191.3759 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
203.3493 AFN

2015 KWD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KWD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 226.9686. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 22, dropping to 191.3759.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.5927 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 196.0990 to the December average rate of 222.4011, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 226.9686 was up 10.15% compared to the 2014 peak of 206.0502, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,134,843 AFN
2014 Average 1,000,950 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 956,879 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 177,963.66 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

225.4510
188.8523
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 194.3358, compared to 212.3628 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 18.0270 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 194.3358
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 212.3628

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 12.9103 AFN (High: 215.2907 / Low: 202.3805). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3541 AFN (High: 194.9344 / Low: 193.5804).

August Spread (Volatile) ±12.9103
February Spread (Stable) ±1.3541

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.0497 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0497

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 222.4011) against the same month in 2014 (average: 198.4994), the exchange rate shifted by +23.9017 (+12.04%).

2015 Avg (December) 222.4011
2014 Avg (December) 198.4994

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 198.9169 193.8053 196.0990
February 194.9344 193.5804 194.0492
March 193.9541 192.0697 192.7913
April 192.9943 191.3759 191.9022
May 198.0311 191.7470 194.6967
June 201.3693 194.7635 196.4767
July 202.7235 198.8371 200.3428
August 215.2907 202.3805 208.7059
September 213.9490 207.6775 211.1671
October 213.7740 212.1844 213.1983
November 224.6529 213.3507 218.3617
December 226.9686 219.0457 222.4011