2014 AFN to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 AFN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the AFN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 27.7071. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 26.5766.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1304 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.5302 to the December average rate of 26.9836, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 27.7071 was down 9.96% compared to the 2013 peak of 30.7716, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
AFN to BIF 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 27.2572, compared to 27.2176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0395 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.7567 BIF (High: 27.6459 / Low: 26.8891). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3427 BIF (High: 27.2273 / Low: 26.8846).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2841 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2014: 27.5229) against the same month in 2013 (average: 27.4675), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0554 (+0.20%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.6910 | 27.0292 | 27.5302 |
| February | 27.5932 | 26.8716 | 27.3412 |
| March | 27.4362 | 27.0220 | 27.2592 |
| April | 27.6252 | 27.0374 | 27.2633 |
| May | 27.4279 | 27.0340 | 27.2166 |
| June | 27.2655 | 26.5766 | 26.9325 |
| July | 27.5894 | 26.8382 | 27.2312 |
| August | 27.7071 | 27.1816 | 27.5229 |
| September | 27.5830 | 27.0332 | 27.2859 |
| October | 27.6459 | 26.8891 | 27.2126 |
| November | 27.2273 | 26.8846 | 27.0695 |
| December | 27.2064 | 26.6918 | 26.9836 |