YEARLY HIGH
0.7514 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.7198 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7349 AFN

2014 BDT to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BDT to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 0.7514. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 0.7198.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0315 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7244 to the December average rate of 0.7477, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.7514 was down 0.06% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.7518, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,757 AFN
2013 Average 3,507 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 3,599 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 157.53 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.7500
0.7220
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 0.7321, compared to 0.7377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7321
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was July, with a trading range of 0.0227 AFN (High: 0.7445 / Low: 0.7219). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 AFN (High: 0.7506 / Low: 0.7441).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0227
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0071 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 0.7461) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.7370), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0091 (+1.24%).

2014 Avg (November) 0.7461
2013 Avg (November) 0.7370

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7385 0.7198 0.7244
February 0.7365 0.7256 0.7308
March 0.7358 0.7277 0.7331
April 0.7367 0.7216 0.7315
May 0.7368 0.7242 0.7326
June 0.7487 0.7348 0.7400
July 0.7445 0.7219 0.7328
August 0.7337 0.7233 0.7263
September 0.7381 0.7246 0.7329
October 0.7477 0.7343 0.7403
November 0.7514 0.7415 0.7461
December 0.7506 0.7441 0.7477