YEARLY HIGH
0.0670 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0643 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0658 SAR

2014 AFN to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the AFN to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0670. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0643.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0667 to the December average rate of 0.0647, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0670 was down 8.74% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0735, 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 335 SAR
2013 Average 343 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 321 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.81 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0669
0.0645
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to SAR 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 0.0660, compared to 0.0656 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0660
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0656

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was July, with a trading range of 0.0020 SAR (High: 0.0670 / Low: 0.0649). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 SAR (High: 0.0650 / Low: 0.0643).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.0667) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0730), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0063 (-8.66%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.0667
2013 Avg (January) 0.0730

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0670 0.0654 0.0667
February 0.0666 0.0656 0.0661
March 0.0662 0.0655 0.0659
April 0.0669 0.0655 0.0660
May 0.0667 0.0657 0.0660
June 0.0658 0.0645 0.0653
July 0.0670 0.0649 0.0659
August 0.0669 0.0660 0.0666
September 0.0667 0.0656 0.0661
October 0.0659 0.0649 0.0655
November 0.0653 0.0646 0.0650
December 0.0650 0.0643 0.0647