2015 NPR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6486 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.5684 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5962 AFN

2015 NPR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the NPR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.6486. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 0.5684.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0802 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5786 to the December average rate of 0.6358, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.6486 was up 6.46% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.6093, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,243 AFN

2014 Average 2,916 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 2,842 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 401.03 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.6417

0.5705

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.5782, compared to 0.6142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0360 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5782

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 0.0283 AFN (High: 0.6444 / Low: 0.6161). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 AFN (High: 0.5817 / Low: 0.5750).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0283

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.6358) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.5777), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0581 (+10.07%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.6358

2014 Avg (December) 0.5777

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5839	0.5693	0.5786
February	0.5817	0.5750	0.5776
March	0.5816	0.5725	0.5764
April	0.5836	0.5719	0.5785
May	0.5879	0.5684	0.5770
June	0.5973	0.5738	0.5813
July	0.5997	0.5900	0.5958
August	0.6143	0.5973	0.6067
September	0.6125	0.5903	0.6021
October	0.6223	0.6097	0.6177
November	0.6444	0.6161	0.6270
December	0.6486	0.6226	0.6358