YEARLY HIGH
17.7718 AFN
YEARLY LOW
14.6212 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.2338 AFN

2015 PLN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the PLN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 17.7718. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 14.6212.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1506 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.7129 to the December average rate of 17.1464, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 17.7718 was down 7.03% compared to the 2014 peak of 19.1164, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 355,436 AFN
2014 Average 361,847 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 292,425 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,011.31 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

17.3481
14.9285
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 15.6782, compared to 16.7894 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.6782
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.7894

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 1.3259 AFN (High: 17.3943 / Low: 16.0684). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2991 AFN (High: 15.7424 / Low: 15.4433).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.3259
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2991

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4629 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4629

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 17.1464) against the same month in 2014 (average: 16.8724), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2741 (+1.62%).

2015 Avg (December) 17.1464
2014 Avg (December) 16.8724

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.3508 15.2355 15.7129
February 15.7424 15.4433 15.5930
March 15.4937 14.6212 15.1301
April 16.0437 15.2637 15.5346
May 16.6287 15.4087 16.0900
June 16.3524 15.7111 16.0086
July 16.4591 15.8293 16.0682
August 17.3943 16.0684 16.7591
September 17.3848 16.5650 16.9980
October 17.4507 16.5192 17.0226
November 17.1636 16.3494 16.7419
December 17.7718 16.5518 17.1464