YEARLY HIGH
0.5375 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.4984 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5142 AFN

2014 JMD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the JMD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 0.5375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 17, dropping to 0.4984.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0391 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5288 to the December average rate of 0.5090, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.5375 was down 5.28% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.5675, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,688 AFN
2013 Average 2,745 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 2,492 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 195.46 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.5317
0.4974
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 0.5216, compared to 0.5068 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0147 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5216
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5068

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was July, with a trading range of 0.0165 AFN (High: 0.5150 / Low: 0.4984). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 AFN (High: 0.5113 / Low: 0.5068).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0165
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0096 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.5288) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.5550), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0262 (-4.72%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.5288
2013 Avg (January) 0.5550

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5375 0.5257 0.5288
February 0.5322 0.5244 0.5277
March 0.5287 0.5185 0.5238
April 0.5237 0.5111 0.5185
May 0.5182 0.5114 0.5145
June 0.5232 0.5127 0.5160
July 0.5150 0.4984 0.5064
August 0.5053 0.4984 0.5003
September 0.5085 0.4986 0.5042
October 0.5142 0.5055 0.5096
November 0.5141 0.5094 0.5115
December 0.5113 0.5068 0.5090