YEARLY HIGH
7.3002 AFN
YEARLY LOW
6.9960 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.1352 AFN

2014 MOP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the MOP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 7.3002. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 6.9960.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3042 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.0397 to the December average rate of 7.2564, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 7.3002 was down 0.17% compared to the 2013 peak of 7.3129, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36,501 AFN
2013 Average 34,278 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 34,980 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,521.05 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

7.2781
7.0180
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 7.1147, compared to 7.1557 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0411 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.1147
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.1557

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was July, with a trading range of 0.2266 AFN (High: 7.2383 / Low: 7.0117). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0718 AFN (High: 7.3002 / Low: 7.2284).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2266
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0718

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 0.0742 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0742

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 7.2564) against the same month in 2013 (average: 7.1421), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1143 (+1.60%).

2014 Avg (December) 7.2564
2013 Avg (December) 7.1421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.1622 6.9960 7.0397
February 7.1600 7.0479 7.1009
March 7.1595 7.0703 7.1244
April 7.1616 7.0142 7.1114
May 7.1490 7.0473 7.1190
June 7.2834 7.1344 7.1926
July 7.2383 7.0117 7.1248
August 7.1271 7.0128 7.0507
September 7.1633 7.0270 7.1036
October 7.2463 7.1127 7.1702
November 7.2815 7.1811 7.2287
December 7.3002 7.2284 7.2564