YEARLY HIGH
1.3892 BDT
YEARLY LOW
1.3309 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3609 BDT

2014 AFN to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the AFN to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 1.3892. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 1.3309.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0583 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3805 to the December average rate of 1.3375, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.3892 was down 10.81% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.5576, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,946 BDT
2013 Average 7,142 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 6,655 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 291.25 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.3849
1.3332
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to BDT 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 1.3661, compared to 1.3558 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3661
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3558

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was July, with a trading range of 0.0422 BDT (High: 1.3853 / Low: 1.3431). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0116 BDT (High: 1.3438 / Low: 1.3323).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0422
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0116

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0138 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0138

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 1.3805) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.5504), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1698 (-10.96%).

2014 Avg (January) 1.3805
2013 Avg (January) 1.5504

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3892 1.3542 1.3805
February 1.3782 1.3578 1.3684
March 1.3742 1.3591 1.3642
April 1.3859 1.3574 1.3671
May 1.3809 1.3572 1.3650
June 1.3610 1.3357 1.3514
July 1.3853 1.3431 1.3647
August 1.3825 1.3630 1.3769
September 1.3800 1.3549 1.3645
October 1.3618 1.3374 1.3508
November 1.3486 1.3309 1.3403
December 1.3438 1.3323 1.3375