YEARLY HIGH
0.5906 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.5303 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5645 AFN

2014 PKR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the PKR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 13, valuing the pair at 0.5906. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.5303.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0604 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5335 to the December average rate of 0.5752, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.5906 was up 5.06% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.5622, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 295,321 AFN
2013 Average 269,691 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 265,129 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,192.21 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.5876
0.5286
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 0.5638, compared to 0.5653 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5638
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5653

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 0.0399 AFN (High: 0.5822 / Low: 0.5423). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 AFN (High: 0.5567 / Low: 0.5498).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0399
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0133 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0133

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2014: 0.5827) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.5549), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0278 (+5.00%).

2014 Avg (June) 0.5827
2013 Avg (June) 0.5549

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5431 0.5303 0.5335
February 0.5451 0.5340 0.5396
March 0.5822 0.5423 0.5685
April 0.5886 0.5761 0.5823
May 0.5792 0.5694 0.5762
June 0.5906 0.5770 0.5827
July 0.5846 0.5668 0.5762
August 0.5759 0.5529 0.5629
September 0.5567 0.5498 0.5538
October 0.5620 0.5532 0.5575
November 0.5721 0.5577 0.5662
December 0.5798 0.5675 0.5752