YEARLY HIGH
0.1321 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1247 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1283 SBD

2014 AFN to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the AFN to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.1321. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 0.1247.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0075 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1282 to the December average rate of 0.1304, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.1321 was down 6.14% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.1408, 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 661 SBD
2013 Average 654 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 623 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.40 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1309
0.1259
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to SBD 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 0.1278, compared to 0.1287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1278
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was July, with a trading range of 0.0045 SBD (High: 0.1294 / Low: 0.1249). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 SBD (High: 0.1284 / Low: 0.1269).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.1304) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.1261), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+3.46%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.1304
2013 Avg (December) 0.1261

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1291 0.1259 0.1282
February 0.1292 0.1269 0.1281
March 0.1284 0.1269 0.1276
April 0.1297 0.1270 0.1280
May 0.1296 0.1276 0.1285
June 0.1281 0.1247 0.1263
July 0.1294 0.1249 0.1272
August 0.1293 0.1269 0.1285
September 0.1297 0.1279 0.1286
October 0.1300 0.1274 0.1289
November 0.1296 0.1280 0.1289
December 0.1321 0.1287 0.1304