YEARLY HIGH
16.8351 AFN
YEARLY LOW
14.5276 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.9591 AFN

2014 ILS to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ILS to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 3, valuing the pair at 16.8351. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 14.5276.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3075 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.1060 to the December average rate of 14.7535, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 16.8351 was up 0.94% compared to the 2013 peak of 16.6781, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 84,175 AFN
2013 Average 75,943 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 72,638 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,537.26 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

16.8190
14.5658
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 16.3333, compared to 15.5849 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7483 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.3333
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.5849

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was August, with a trading range of 0.8669 AFN (High: 16.6246 / Low: 15.7577). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2291 AFN (High: 16.5143 / Low: 16.2853).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.8669
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2291

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 0.5168 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2014: 16.6129) against the same month in 2013 (average: 15.5460), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0669 (+6.86%).

2014 Avg (July) 16.6129
2013 Avg (July) 15.5460

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.3995 15.9710 16.1060
February 16.3036 15.9324 16.1366
March 16.5143 16.2853 16.3736
April 16.4765 16.1229 16.3470
May 16.5409 16.2736 16.4052
June 16.8274 16.4065 16.6312
July 16.8351 16.3295 16.6129
August 16.6246 15.7577 16.0962
September 15.7616 15.4692 15.6155
October 15.5832 15.1167 15.3699
November 15.2037 14.8459 15.0617
December 14.9457 14.5276 14.7535