YEARLY HIGH
8.2281 AFN
YEARLY LOW
7.8302 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0468 AFN

2014 EGP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the EGP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 8.2281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 7.8302.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3980 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0822 to the December average rate of 8.1112, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 8.2281 was down 3.00% compared to the 2013 peak of 8.4825, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 41,141 AFN
2013 Average 39,829 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 39,151 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,989.76 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

8.2103
7.8431
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 8.0994, compared to 7.9941 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.0994
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.9941

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was July, with a trading range of 0.2470 AFN (High: 8.0771 / Low: 7.8302). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0892 AFN (High: 8.2227 / Low: 8.1335).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2470
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0892

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1112 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 8.0822) against the same month in 2013 (average: 7.8438), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2384 (+3.04%).

2014 Avg (January) 8.0822
2013 Avg (January) 7.8438

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.2281 8.0392 8.0822
February 8.2128 8.0891 8.1486
March 8.2227 8.1335 8.1797
April 8.2183 8.0154 8.1338
May 8.1156 7.9502 8.0226
June 8.1311 7.9649 8.0298
July 8.0771 7.8302 7.9575
August 7.9534 7.8406 7.8737
September 7.9993 7.8634 7.9383
October 8.0866 7.9478 8.0120
November 8.1333 8.0250 8.0718
December 8.1658 8.0753 8.1112