YEARLY HIGH
0.3279 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.3125 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3194 AFN

2014 DJF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the DJF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.3279. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 0.3125.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0154 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3160 to the December average rate of 0.3252, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.3279 was down 0.03% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.3280, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,639 AFN
2013 Average 1,542 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 1,562 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77.14 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.3262
0.3139
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.3186, compared to 0.3201 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3186
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3201

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was July, with a trading range of 0.0105 AFN (High: 0.3234 / Low: 0.3129). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 AFN (High: 0.3219 / Low: 0.3175).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0105
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

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 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.3252) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.3203), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0049 (+1.52%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.3252
2013 Avg (December) 0.3203

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3214 0.3127 0.3160
February 0.3213 0.3152 0.3186
March 0.3219 0.3175 0.3199
April 0.3221 0.3125 0.3181
May 0.3205 0.3142 0.3180
June 0.3260 0.3185 0.3213
July 0.3234 0.3129 0.3183
August 0.3178 0.3130 0.3149
September 0.3206 0.3142 0.3179
October 0.3236 0.3188 0.3209
November 0.3257 0.3204 0.3232
December 0.3279 0.3233 0.3252