YEARLY HIGH
5.5130 AFN
YEARLY LOW
4.0446 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6105 AFN

2015 SCR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SCR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 5.5130. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 4.0446.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4684 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1487 to the December average rate of 5.2868, the exchange rate registered a net change of 27.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 5.5130 was up 15.59% compared to the 2014 peak of 4.7694, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,565 AFN
2014 Average 22,469 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 20,223 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,341.79 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

5.4065
3.9707
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 4.2629, compared to 4.9582 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6953 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2629
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9582

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 0.4972 AFN (High: 5.3768 / Low: 4.8796). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1279 AFN (High: 4.3381 / Low: 4.2102).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4972
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1279

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0583 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0583

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 5.2868) against the same month in 2014 (average: 4.1477), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1392 (+27.47%).

2015 Avg (December) 5.2868
2014 Avg (December) 4.1477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4216 4.0524 4.1487
February 4.1756 4.0446 4.0904
March 4.3174 4.0903 4.2065
April 4.3381 4.2102 4.2654
May 4.5307 4.2496 4.3812
June 4.6297 4.4076 4.4851
July 4.7245 4.4898 4.6255
August 5.0690 4.6620 4.8248
September 5.0144 4.7249 4.8913
October 5.0777 4.7702 4.9489
November 5.3768 4.8796 5.1717
December 5.5130 5.0480 5.2868