2014 SAR to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 SAR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the SAR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 15.5591. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 14.9180.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6411 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.0014 to the December average rate of 15.4535, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 15.5591 was down 0.09% compared to the 2013 peak of 15.5726, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
SAR to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 15.1543, compared to 15.2376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0833 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was July, with a trading range of 0.4704 AFN (High: 15.4008 / Low: 14.9303). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1678 AFN (High: 15.2628 / Low: 15.0950).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.1547 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 15.4535) against the same month in 2013 (average: 15.2112), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2423 (+1.59%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.2831 | 14.9180 | 15.0014 |
| February | 15.2436 | 15.0160 | 15.1263 |
| March | 15.2628 | 15.0950 | 15.1840 |
| April | 15.2678 | 14.9541 | 15.1485 |
| May | 15.2272 | 15.0035 | 15.1578 |
| June | 15.5027 | 15.1866 | 15.3080 |
| July | 15.4008 | 14.9303 | 15.1673 |
| August | 15.1624 | 14.9473 | 15.0126 |
| September | 15.2534 | 14.9946 | 15.1371 |
| October | 15.4171 | 15.1741 | 15.2748 |
| November | 15.4859 | 15.3048 | 15.3807 |
| December | 15.5591 | 15.3849 | 15.4535 |