YEARLY HIGH
346.9606 STD
YEARLY LOW
307.9376 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
324.0460 STD

2014 AFN to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the AFN to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 346.9606. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 307.9376.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.0230 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 320.0206 to the December average rate of 343.1852, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 346.9606 was down 4.80% compared to the 2013 peak of 364.4535, 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 1,734,803 STD
2013 Average 1,689,569 STD
Yearly Trough Low 1,539,688 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 195,115.00 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

346.3714
308.1370
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to STD 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 314.7263, compared to 333.3658 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 18.6394 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 314.7263
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 333.3658

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was July, with a trading range of 13.3330 STD (High: 324.7880 / Low: 311.4549). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.7460 STD (High: 316.2294 / Low: 311.4834).

July Spread (Volatile) ±13.3330
June Spread (Stable) ±4.7460

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 5.2412 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.2412

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 343.1852) against the same month in 2013 (average: 314.2787), the exchange rate shifted by +28.9065 (+9.20%).

2014 Avg (December) 343.1852
2013 Avg (December) 314.2787

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 323.6539 312.8468 320.0206
February 321.9138 310.8780 316.5644
March 314.5529 308.8417 311.3232
April 316.1372 309.4648 312.5127
May 316.8140 307.9376 314.0086
June 316.2294 311.4834 313.9283
July 324.7880 311.4549 317.6810
August 330.7068 321.2257 326.7641
September 339.5195 330.7445 334.4576
October 343.1299 332.2849 337.4937
November 343.5698 336.2974 340.6130
December 346.9606 337.5222 343.1852