YEARLY HIGH
10.2551 AFN
YEARLY LOW
9.8038 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.0081 AFN

2014 SDG to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SDG to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 10.2551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 9.8038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4513 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.8763 to the December average rate of 10.1786, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 10.2551 was down 21.13% compared to the 2013 peak of 13.0033, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51,275 AFN
2013 Average 60,755 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 49,019 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,256.27 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

10.2088
9.8460
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 9.9817, compared to 10.0345 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0529 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.9817
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.0345

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was July, with a trading range of 0.3086 AFN (High: 10.1356 / Low: 9.8270). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1032 AFN (High: 10.0622 / Low: 9.9590).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3086
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1032

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 0.1024 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 10.1786) against the same month in 2013 (average: 10.0060), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1726 (+1.72%).

2014 Avg (December) 10.1786
2013 Avg (December) 10.0060

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.0759 9.8038 9.8763
February 10.0408 9.8946 9.9623
March 10.0622 9.9590 10.0081
April 10.0629 9.8470 9.9829
May 10.0238 9.8800 9.9791
June 10.2149 9.9957 10.0814
July 10.1356 9.8270 9.9861
August 9.9803 9.8421 9.8838
September 10.0369 9.8458 9.9588
October 10.1637 9.9727 10.0619
November 10.2103 10.0656 10.1381
December 10.2551 10.1268 10.1786