YEARLY HIGH
73.5904 XAF
YEARLY LOW
58.9501 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
61.0977 XAF

2014 ARS to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ARS to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 73.5904. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 58.9501.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.6402 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.3548 to the December average rate of 62.3868, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 73.5904 was down 27.92% compared to the 2013 peak of 102.0949, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 367,952 XAF
2013 Average 454,056 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 294,751 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73,201.17 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

70.3604
58.2942
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS to XAF 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 61.4407, compared to 60.7548 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6859 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 61.4407
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 60.7548

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 13.5521 XAF (High: 73.5904 / Low: 60.0382). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5183 XAF (High: 59.5176 / Low: 58.9993).

January Spread (Volatile) ±13.5521
August Spread (Stable) ±0.5183

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 8.1864 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.1864

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 69.3548) against the same month in 2013 (average: 99.7925), the exchange rate shifted by -30.4376 (-30.50%).

2014 Avg (January) 69.3548
2013 Avg (January) 99.7925

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 73.5904 60.0382 69.3548
February 61.7833 60.4125 61.1685
March 60.6156 59.4049 59.9041
April 59.8721 59.0410 59.3830
May 59.7360 58.9501 59.4540
June 59.7271 59.0274 59.3798
July 59.8158 59.0300 59.4426
August 59.5176 58.9993 59.2997
September 61.5037 59.3881 60.4877
October 61.8166 60.5179 61.0937
November 62.1553 61.4608 61.8183
December 63.8635 61.3916 62.3868