YEARLY HIGH
6.5767 AFN
YEARLY LOW
6.0743 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.3521 AFN

2014 BWP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BWP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 11, valuing the pair at 6.5767. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 6.0743.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5024 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.3017 to the December average rate of 6.1339, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 6.5767 was down 2.71% compared to the 2013 peak of 6.7596, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,883 AFN
2013 Average 32,606 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 30,371 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,511.94 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

6.5715
6.0941
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 6.4278, compared to 6.2763 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1515 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.4278
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2763

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was February, with a trading range of 0.2689 AFN (High: 6.4465 / Low: 6.1776). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1064 AFN (High: 6.4199 / Low: 6.3135).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2689
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1187 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 6.5317) against the same month in 2013 (average: 6.4737), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0580 (+0.90%).

2014 Avg (May) 6.5317
2013 Avg (May) 6.4737

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.4400 6.1777 6.3017
February 6.4465 6.1776 6.3154
March 6.5099 6.3517 6.4363
April 6.5752 6.4039 6.4824
May 6.5767 6.4411 6.5317
June 6.5499 6.4375 6.4992
July 6.5291 6.3213 6.4359
August 6.4199 6.3135 6.3435
September 6.3224 6.1487 6.2435
October 6.3584 6.1391 6.2485
November 6.3217 6.1743 6.2525
December 6.2702 6.0743 6.1339