YEARLY HIGH
29.2027 AFN
YEARLY LOW
27.9750 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.5003 AFN

2014 BBD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BBD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 29.2027. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 27.9750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2277 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.1315 to the December average rate of 29.0010, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 29.2027 was up 0.01% compared to the 2013 peak of 29.2000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 146,014 AFN
2013 Average 136,915 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 139,875 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,138.63 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

29.0880
28.0446
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to AFN 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 28.4185, compared to 28.5822 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1637 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.4185
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.5822

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was July, with a trading range of 0.8835 AFN (High: 28.8801 / Low: 27.9966). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3168 AFN (High: 28.6225 / Low: 28.3057).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.8835
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3168

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2893 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2893

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 29.0010) against the same month in 2013 (average: 28.5235), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4776 (+1.67%).

2014 Avg (December) 29.0010
2013 Avg (December) 28.5235

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.6589 27.9750 28.1315
February 28.5831 28.1595 28.3655
March 28.6225 28.3057 28.4737
April 28.6294 28.0450 28.4081
May 28.5516 28.1337 28.4242
June 29.0727 28.4827 28.7079
July 28.8801 27.9966 28.4421
August 28.4314 28.0324 28.1528
September 28.6033 28.1168 28.3869
October 28.9641 28.4640 28.6530
November 29.0508 28.7067 28.8573
December 29.2027 28.8723 29.0010