YEARLY HIGH
8.0275 AFN
YEARLY LOW
6.9684 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.5910 AFN

2015 NOK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the NOK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 8.0275. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 6.9684.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0591 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.5254 to the December average rate of 7.7753, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 8.0275 was down 17.25% compared to the 2014 peak of 9.7014, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 40,138 AFN
2014 Average 45,338 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 34,842 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,295.74 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

7.8503
7.1652
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 7.5014, compared to 7.6807 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1793 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.5014
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.6807

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.5278 AFN (High: 7.4962 / Low: 6.9684). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2037 AFN (High: 7.6249 / Low: 7.4212).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5278
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3259 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3259

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2015: 7.7822) against the same month in 2014 (average: 9.5702), the exchange rate shifted by -1.7880 (-18.68%).

2015 Avg (May) 7.7822
2014 Avg (May) 9.5702

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.7744 7.3259 7.5254
February 7.6249 7.4212 7.5483
March 7.4962 6.9684 7.2223
April 7.6593 7.1399 7.3296
May 8.0275 7.5396 7.7822
June 7.7893 7.4007 7.6003
July 7.6321 7.3620 7.4754
August 7.8502 7.4397 7.6568
September 7.9020 7.4832 7.7022
October 7.9677 7.5635 7.7932
November 7.9077 7.5166 7.6813
December 7.9187 7.6261 7.7753