YEARLY HIGH
0.0824 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.0495 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0637 AFN

2014 SOS to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SOS to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.0824. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0495.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0329 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0509 to the December average rate of 0.0794, the exchange rate registered a net change of 55.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0824 was up 64.50% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0501, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 412 AFN
2013 Average 198 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 247 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 164.53 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0822
0.0481
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0563, compared to 0.0711 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0147 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0563
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0711

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0068 AFN (High: 0.0736 / Low: 0.0668). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 AFN (High: 0.0672 / Low: 0.0662).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.0794) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0489), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0304 (+62.18%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.0794
2013 Avg (December) 0.0489

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0528 0.0495 0.0509
February 0.0545 0.0519 0.0531
March 0.0579 0.0544 0.0560
April 0.0585 0.0571 0.0579
May 0.0603 0.0576 0.0586
June 0.0625 0.0599 0.0613
July 0.0662 0.0619 0.0631
August 0.0672 0.0662 0.0667
September 0.0736 0.0668 0.0692
October 0.0743 0.0729 0.0735
November 0.0774 0.0730 0.0745
December 0.0824 0.0769 0.0794