YEARLY HIGH
270.5802 XOF
YEARLY LOW
235.7483 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
247.3949 XOF

2014 BBD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BBD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 270.5802. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 235.7483.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.8319 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 240.9952 to the December average rate of 266.3768, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 270.5802 was up 5.57% compared to the 2013 peak of 256.2920, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,352,901 XOF
2013 Average 1,235,407 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,178,741 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 174,159.51 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

269.2784
234.4600
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to XOF 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 239.4937, compared to 255.2962 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.8025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 239.4937
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 255.2962

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 9.4419 XOF (High: 259.2445 / Low: 249.8025). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2355 XOF (High: 242.5045 / Low: 240.2690).

September Spread (Volatile) ±9.4419
June Spread (Stable) ±2.2355

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.0794 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0794

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 266.3768) against the same month in 2013 (average: 239.5879), the exchange rate shifted by +26.7889 (+11.18%).

2014 Avg (December) 266.3768
2013 Avg (December) 239.5879

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 242.9902 238.5135 240.9952
February 243.2732 238.3883 240.4409
March 238.8248 235.7483 237.3616
April 240.6322 236.5086 237.8053
May 241.0305 235.9052 238.9966
June 242.5045 240.2690 241.3624
July 245.2598 240.1535 242.4348
August 249.5596 244.5605 246.5261
September 259.2445 249.8025 254.4714
October 261.7168 256.6323 258.9103
November 264.1583 261.4926 263.0576
December 270.5802 262.2784 266.3768