YEARLY HIGH
5.0552 AFN
YEARLY LOW
4.2063 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8055 AFN

2015 LSL to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LSL to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 5.0552. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 4.2063.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8489 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9899 to the December average rate of 4.4854, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 5.0552 was down 8.52% compared to the 2014 peak of 5.5260, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,276 AFN
2014 Average 26,292 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 21,031 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,244.50 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

5.0403
4.4350
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 4.8791, compared to 4.7319 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1472 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8791
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7319

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.4546 AFN (High: 4.6609 / Low: 4.2063). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1117 AFN (High: 5.0368 / Low: 4.9251).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4546
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1117

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2218 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2218

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 4.9472) against the same month in 2014 (average: 5.1686), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2215 (-4.28%).

2015 Avg (February) 4.9472
2014 Avg (February) 5.1686

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0368 4.9251 4.9899
February 5.0552 4.8640 4.9472
March 4.9311 4.6273 4.7750
April 4.9007 4.7443 4.8237
May 5.0484 4.8072 4.9139
June 5.0212 4.6794 4.8248
July 4.9414 4.8262 4.8734
August 4.9488 4.8323 4.8950
September 4.8329 4.5247 4.6733
October 4.9255 4.6107 4.7746
November 4.8881 4.5813 4.6899
December 4.6609 4.2063 4.4854