YEARLY HIGH
95.5715 AFN
YEARLY LOW
78.9933 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
85.6574 AFN

2015 XDR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the XDR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 95.5715. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 78.9933.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.5782 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 82.1230 to the December average rate of 93.6365, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 95.5715 was up 6.76% compared to the 2014 peak of 89.5199, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 477,857 AFN
2014 Average 432,999 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 394,967 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82,890.76 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

95.0164
78.4574
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 81.5069, compared to 89.8079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.3010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 81.5069
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 89.8079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 5.9607 AFN (High: 91.4548 / Low: 85.4941). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7400 AFN (High: 81.3933 / Low: 80.6533).

August Spread (Volatile) ±5.9607
February Spread (Stable) ±0.7400

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.1525 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1525

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 93.6365) against the same month in 2014 (average: 84.4231), the exchange rate shifted by +9.2134 (+10.91%).

2015 Avg (December) 93.6365
2014 Avg (December) 84.4231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 84.3144 80.3770 82.1230
February 81.3933 80.6533 80.9898
March 80.8163 78.9933 79.8373
April 81.4125 79.2717 80.0955
May 83.9913 81.2540 82.5691
June 85.6128 82.0454 83.4266
July 85.8237 83.9723 84.7014
August 91.4548 85.4941 88.5251
September 91.0389 88.0267 89.7192
October 91.2467 89.9495 90.5839
November 94.1457 90.0119 91.6813
December 95.5715 91.7137 93.6365