YEARLY HIGH
2.0937 JPY
YEARLY LOW
1.7544 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8572 JPY

2014 AFN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the AFN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 2.0937. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 1.7544.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3392 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8472 to the December average rate of 2.0609, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 2.0937 was up 9.13% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.9185, 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 10,468 JPY
2013 Average 8,919 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 8,772 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,696.13 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

2.0893
1.7489
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to JPY 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 1.8028, compared to 1.9116 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8028
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9116

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 0.1012 JPY (High: 2.0519 / Low: 1.9507). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0245 JPY (High: 1.8125 / Low: 1.7880).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1012
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0245

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0467 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0467

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 2.0609) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.8167), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2443 (+13.45%).

2014 Avg (December) 2.0609
2013 Avg (December) 1.8167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8774 1.7889 1.8472
February 1.8125 1.7880 1.8005
March 1.8093 1.7809 1.7968
April 1.8253 1.7800 1.8037
May 1.8167 1.7776 1.7915
June 1.7943 1.7544 1.7772
July 1.8251 1.7595 1.7887
August 1.8493 1.8051 1.8291
September 1.9239 1.8525 1.8919
October 1.9441 1.8512 1.8856
November 2.0519 1.9507 2.0132
December 2.0937 2.0114 2.0609