YEARLY HIGH
0.1237 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.1183 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1213 BOB

2014 AFN to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the AFN to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.1237. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.1183.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0054 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1229 to the December average rate of 0.1192, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.1237 was down 9.48% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.1366, 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 618 BOB
2013 Average 635 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 592 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.80 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1232
0.1188
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to BOB 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 0.1216, compared to 0.1209 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1216
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1209

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was July, with a trading range of 0.0038 BOB (High: 0.1234 / Low: 0.1196). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 BOB (High: 0.1197 / Low: 0.1183).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.1229) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.1359), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0131 (-9.61%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.1229
2013 Avg (January) 0.1359

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1237 0.1206 0.1229
February 0.1226 0.1208 0.1218
March 0.1224 0.1207 0.1214
April 0.1234 0.1208 0.1217
May 0.1228 0.1210 0.1216
June 0.1213 0.1188 0.1203
July 0.1234 0.1196 0.1215
August 0.1232 0.1215 0.1227
September 0.1235 0.1208 0.1218
October 0.1216 0.1194 0.1206
November 0.1204 0.1189 0.1197
December 0.1197 0.1183 0.1192