YEARLY HIGH
40.5418 AFN
YEARLY LOW
36.1261 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.6919 AFN

2014 BGN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BGN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 40.5418. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 36.1261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4157 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.1564 to the December average rate of 36.5043, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 40.5418 was down 1.05% compared to the 2013 peak of 40.9733, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 202,709 AFN
2013 Average 185,904 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 180,630 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,078.62 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

40.5973
36.1323
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 39.8054, compared to 37.5784 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2270 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.8054
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.5784

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was July, with a trading range of 1.6193 AFN (High: 40.1467 / Low: 38.5274). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5358 AFN (High: 40.5418 / Low: 40.0060).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.6193
March Spread (Stable) ±0.5358

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.0542 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0542

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 40.2252) against the same month in 2013 (average: 35.1547), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0705 (+14.42%).

2014 Avg (March) 40.2252
2013 Avg (March) 35.1547

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.0294 38.7787 39.1564
February 40.1102 38.9062 39.5711
March 40.5418 40.0060 40.2252
April 40.4272 39.6622 40.0920
May 40.4710 39.5189 39.8920
June 40.2205 39.6533 39.8956
July 40.1467 38.5274 39.3700
August 38.9799 37.8436 38.3158
September 37.8019 36.7629 37.3928
October 37.6951 36.5742 37.1059
November 37.1500 36.5077 36.7815
December 37.1129 36.1261 36.5043