2015 PEN to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 PEN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the PEN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 20.3355. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 18.4491.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8864 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.2066 to the December average rate of 19.9899, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 20.3355 was down 2.29% compared to the 2014 peak of 20.8131, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
PEN to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 18.7525, compared to 19.6943 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9418 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.7906 AFN (High: 19.5324 / Low: 18.7418). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2393 AFN (High: 18.7437 / Low: 18.5044).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5765 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2015: 19.8967) against the same month in 2014 (average: 19.7318), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1649 (+0.84%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.5324 | 18.7418 | 19.2066 |
| February | 18.7437 | 18.5044 | 18.6301 |
| March | 18.7937 | 18.5109 | 18.6418 |
| April | 18.7066 | 18.4491 | 18.5665 |
| May | 19.0722 | 18.4864 | 18.6873 |
| June | 19.1986 | 18.5681 | 18.7823 |
| July | 19.2710 | 18.9548 | 19.0754 |
| August | 20.0066 | 19.2161 | 19.5063 |
| September | 20.1841 | 19.5036 | 19.8375 |
| October | 20.0529 | 19.6711 | 19.8599 |
| November | 20.3355 | 19.6299 | 19.8967 |
| December | 20.2401 | 19.7039 | 19.9899 |