YEARLY HIGH
16.6200 AFN
YEARLY LOW
14.3839 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.7134 AFN

2015 MYR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the MYR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 16.6200. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 14.3839.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2362 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.1362 to the December average rate of 15.7749, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 16.6200 was down 8.66% compared to the 2014 peak of 18.1957, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 332,401 AFN
2014 Average 348,497 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 287,678 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,723.31 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

16.4806
14.6635
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 15.9779, compared to 15.4489 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5290 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.9779
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.4489

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 1.0789 AFN (High: 15.5985 / Low: 14.5196). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2553 AFN (High: 16.1142 / Low: 15.8589).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.0789
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2553

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.7810 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7810

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2015: 16.3292) against the same month in 2014 (average: 17.5981), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2689 (-7.21%).

2015 Avg (May) 16.3292
2014 Avg (May) 17.5981

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.5892 15.7731 16.1362
February 16.1923 15.7216 15.9323
March 15.8985 15.5220 15.6601
April 16.3531 15.6562 15.9444
May 16.6200 16.0693 16.3292
June 16.2026 15.6661 15.8654
July 16.1142 15.8589 15.9589
August 16.0102 15.0862 15.5960
September 15.4165 14.3839 14.8149
October 15.5985 14.5196 15.1545
November 15.9640 14.9245 15.3943
December 16.0601 15.4491 15.7749