YEARLY HIGH
0.5700 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.4776 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5396 AFN

2014 JPY to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the JPY to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 0.5700. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.4776.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0924 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5415 to the December average rate of 0.4852, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.5700 was down 3.92% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.5933, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 284,994 AFN
2013 Average 280,516 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 238,817 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,176.37 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.5704
0.4775
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.5548, compared to 0.5245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0303 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5548
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0263 AFN (High: 0.5590 / Low: 0.5327). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 AFN (High: 0.5593 / Low: 0.5517).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0263
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0336 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0336

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2014: 0.5627) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.5614), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+0.23%).

2014 Avg (June) 0.5627
2013 Avg (June) 0.5614

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5590 0.5327 0.5415
February 0.5593 0.5517 0.5554
March 0.5615 0.5527 0.5566
April 0.5618 0.5478 0.5544
May 0.5625 0.5505 0.5582
June 0.5700 0.5573 0.5627
July 0.5683 0.5479 0.5591
August 0.5540 0.5407 0.5467
September 0.5398 0.5198 0.5286
October 0.5402 0.5144 0.5304
November 0.5126 0.4873 0.4968
December 0.4972 0.4776 0.4852