YEARLY HIGH
16.5311 CDF
YEARLY LOW
15.8389 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.2041 CDF

2014 AFN to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the AFN to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 16.5311. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 15.8389.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6922 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.4284 to the December average rate of 15.9670, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 16.5311 was down 8.31% compared to the 2013 peak of 18.0289, 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 82,656 CDF
2013 Average 84,331 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 79,195 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,460.93 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

16.4746
15.9208
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to CDF 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 16.2372, compared to 16.1710 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0662 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.2372
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.1710

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was July, with a trading range of 0.5637 CDF (High: 16.4978 / Low: 15.9341). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2132 CDF (High: 16.0521 / Low: 15.8389).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.5637
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2132

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1690 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1690

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 16.4284) against the same month in 2013 (average: 17.9308), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5024 (-8.38%).

2014 Avg (January) 16.4284
2013 Avg (January) 17.9308

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.5311 16.1189 16.4284
February 16.4230 16.0799 16.2594
March 16.3409 16.1016 16.2013
April 16.4670 16.1096 16.2401
May 16.3788 16.1335 16.2214
June 16.1571 15.9426 16.0725
July 16.4978 15.9341 16.2241
August 16.4690 16.2496 16.3939
September 16.4414 16.1413 16.2711
October 16.2655 15.9809 16.1339
November 16.1192 15.9053 16.0358
December 16.0521 15.8389 15.9670