YEARLY HIGH
541.5697 XAF
YEARLY LOW
471.4511 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
494.7249 XAF

2014 BMD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BMD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 541.5697. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 471.4511.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 70.1186 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 481.8237 to the December average rate of 533.0774, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 541.5697 was up 5.66% compared to the 2013 peak of 512.5688, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,707,848 XAF
2013 Average 2,470,588 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,357,255 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 350,593.11 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

538.9138
468.8765
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 478.8106, compared to 510.6393 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 31.8287 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 478.8106
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 510.6393

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 19.8495 XAF (High: 519.3704 / Low: 499.5209). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.7105 XAF (High: 484.7700 / Low: 480.0596).

September Spread (Volatile) ±19.8495
June Spread (Stable) ±4.7105

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 6.0350 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.0350

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 533.0774) against the same month in 2013 (average: 478.9823), the exchange rate shifted by +54.0950 (+11.29%).

2014 Avg (December) 533.0774
2013 Avg (December) 478.9823

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 485.7843 476.9365 481.8237
February 486.4899 476.1790 480.7479
March 477.9252 471.4511 474.7129
April 479.1413 472.7391 475.2529
May 481.9666 471.6632 477.8299
June 484.7700 480.0596 482.4961
July 490.2721 480.0615 484.6590
August 499.5202 489.0208 492.8971
September 519.3704 499.5209 509.0962
October 524.1950 513.0157 517.9178
November 529.1762 523.2362 526.1880
December 541.5697 524.9792 533.0774