YEARLY HIGH
1.4649 AFN
YEARLY LOW
1.2836 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3440 AFN

2015 PHP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the PHP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.4649. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 1.2836.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1813 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2946 to the December average rate of 1.4305, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.4649 was up 10.24% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.3289, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 366,228 AFN
2014 Average 321,000 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 320,911 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,317.41 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.4441
1.2811
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 1.3046, compared to 1.3834 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0788 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3046
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3834

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 0.0693 AFN (High: 1.4515 / Low: 1.3822). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0127 AFN (High: 1.3093 / Low: 1.2966).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0693
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0127

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 1.4305) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.2982), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1323 (+10.19%).

2015 Avg (December) 1.4305
2014 Avg (December) 1.2982

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3045 1.2848 1.2946
February 1.3051 1.2896 1.2969
March 1.3039 1.2836 1.2958
April 1.3093 1.2966 1.3040
May 1.3427 1.2962 1.3184
June 1.3497 1.3011 1.3178
July 1.3491 1.3326 1.3398
August 1.3923 1.3408 1.3651
September 1.3860 1.3387 1.3648
October 1.4084 1.3719 1.3905
November 1.4515 1.3822 1.4098
December 1.4649 1.4064 1.4305