2015 LKR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4842 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.4299 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4499 AFN

2015 LKR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 0.4842. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 0.4299.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0543 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4382 to the December average rate of 0.4710, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.4842 was up 8.45% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.4464, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,421 AFN

2014 Average 2,182 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 2,149 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 271.28 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.4750

0.4276

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.4370, compared to 0.4629 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4370

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4629

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0273 AFN (High: 0.4797 / Low: 0.4523). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 AFN (High: 0.4335 / Low: 0.4299).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0273

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0131 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 0.4710) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.4324), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0386 (+8.93%).

2015 Avg (August) 0.4710

2014 Avg (August) 0.4324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4443	0.4324	0.4382
February	0.4335	0.4299	0.4315
March	0.4361	0.4305	0.4333
April	0.4387	0.4346	0.4353
May	0.4477	0.4353	0.4402
June	0.4548	0.4389	0.4432
July	0.4594	0.4497	0.4535
August	0.4842	0.4578	0.4710
September	0.4797	0.4523	0.4579
October	0.4588	0.4547	0.4574
November	0.4788	0.4589	0.4667
December	0.4776	0.4646	0.4710