YEARLY HIGH
20.3355 AFN
YEARLY LOW
18.4491 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.2234 AFN

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 101,677 AFN
2014 Average 100,420 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 92,245 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,432.07 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

20.1322
18.4242
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.7525
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.6943

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7906
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2393

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5765

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2015 Avg (November) 19.8967
2014 Avg (November) 19.7318

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