2014 BBD to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |