2015 SBD to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 SBD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the SBD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 8.5602. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 7.3263.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2339 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.5860 to the December average rate of 8.3381, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 8.5602 was up 6.71% compared to the 2014 peak of 8.0216, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
SBD 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 7.5124, compared to 8.0588 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5464 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.4821 AFN (High: 8.1653 / Low: 7.6833). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1132 AFN (High: 7.5230 / Low: 7.4098).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1531 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2015: 8.3187) against the same month in 2014 (average: 7.7572), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5615 (+7.24%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.7392 | 7.4661 | 7.5860 |
| February | 7.5536 | 7.3263 | 7.4329 |
| March | 7.5273 | 7.3548 | 7.4335 |
| April | 7.5230 | 7.4098 | 7.4549 |
| May | 7.7769 | 7.5105 | 7.6165 |
| June | 7.7449 | 7.4560 | 7.5508 |
| July | 7.7633 | 7.5959 | 7.6739 |
| August | 8.1653 | 7.6833 | 7.9198 |
| September | 8.1107 | 7.8990 | 8.0083 |
| October | 8.1782 | 7.9774 | 8.0940 |
| November | 8.5602 | 8.1782 | 8.3187 |
| December | 8.4684 | 8.2227 | 8.3381 |