2014 AFN to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 AFN to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the AFN to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 9.2871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 8.2634.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0237 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.5671 to the December average rate of 9.1850, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 9.2871 was down 5.01% compared to the 2013 peak of 9.7768, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
AFN to XOF 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 8.4279, compared to 8.9306 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5027 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was July, with a trading range of 0.3478 XOF (High: 8.7094 / Low: 8.3616). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1190 XOF (High: 8.4548 / Low: 8.3359).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1406 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 9.1850) against the same month in 2013 (average: 8.4015), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7835 (+9.33%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.6526 | 8.3719 | 8.5671 |
| February | 8.6222 | 8.3618 | 8.4768 |
| March | 8.3916 | 8.2634 | 8.3362 |
| April | 8.4745 | 8.3026 | 8.3711 |
| May | 8.4796 | 8.2878 | 8.4082 |
| June | 8.4548 | 8.3359 | 8.4077 |
| July | 8.7094 | 8.3616 | 8.5249 |
| August | 8.8614 | 8.6101 | 8.7568 |
| September | 9.1019 | 8.8659 | 8.9643 |
| October | 9.1610 | 8.8914 | 9.0364 |
| November | 9.1729 | 9.0244 | 9.1159 |
| December | 9.2871 | 9.0311 | 9.1850 |