YEARLY HIGH
0.0602 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0503 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0553 AFN

2015 MMK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the MMK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 0.0602. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 0.0503.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0099 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0561 to the December average rate of 0.0520, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0602 was up 0.32% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0600, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 301 AFN
2014 Average 290 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 251 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49.55 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0598
0.0508
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 0.0549, compared to 0.0558 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0549
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0558

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.0095 AFN (High: 0.0598 / Low: 0.0503). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 AFN (High: 0.0560 / Low: 0.0552).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0095
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 0.0584) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0579), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+0.80%).

2015 Avg (August) 0.0584
2014 Avg (August) 0.0579

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0564 0.0555 0.0561
February 0.0560 0.0552 0.0557
March 0.0559 0.0546 0.0554
April 0.0566 0.0536 0.0544
May 0.0550 0.0533 0.0540
June 0.0551 0.0533 0.0539
July 0.0568 0.0539 0.0554
August 0.0602 0.0567 0.0584
September 0.0598 0.0581 0.0590
October 0.0598 0.0503 0.0584
November 0.0529 0.0508 0.0515
December 0.0532 0.0513 0.0520