YEARLY HIGH
0.0174 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0131 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0148 AFN

2015 SLL to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SLL to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 0.0174. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.0131.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0137 to the December average rate of 0.0161, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0174 was up 25.83% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0138, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 87 AFN
2014 Average 66 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 65 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.61 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0176
0.0128
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0135, compared to 0.0162 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0135
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0162

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 0.0029 AFN (High: 0.0173 / Low: 0.0144). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AFN (High: 0.0173 / Low: 0.0171).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 0.0167) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0129), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0038 (+29.70%).

2015 Avg (August) 0.0167
2014 Avg (August) 0.0129

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0138 0.0134 0.0137
February 0.0134 0.0131 0.0132
March 0.0133 0.0131 0.0132
April 0.0134 0.0132 0.0133
May 0.0139 0.0133 0.0136
June 0.0146 0.0135 0.0140
July 0.0155 0.0142 0.0148
August 0.0174 0.0155 0.0167
September 0.0173 0.0168 0.0170
October 0.0173 0.0171 0.0172
November 0.0173 0.0144 0.0152
December 0.0166 0.0157 0.0161