YEARLY HIGH
541.1603 XOF
YEARLY LOW
471.4965 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
494.7898 XOF

2014 BMD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BMD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 541.1603. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 471.4965.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 69.6638 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 481.9904 to the December average rate of 532.7537, 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 541.1603 was up 5.57% compared to the 2013 peak of 512.5840, 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 2,705,802 XOF
2013 Average 2,470,815 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 2,357,483 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 348,319.02 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

538.5567
468.9201
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 478.9873, compared to 510.5924 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 31.6050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 478.9873
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 510.5924

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 18.8838 XOF (High: 518.4889 / Low: 499.6051). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4710 XOF (High: 485.0090 / Low: 480.5380).

September Spread (Volatile) ±18.8838
June Spread (Stable) ±4.4710

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 6.1587 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.1587

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 532.7537) against the same month in 2013 (average: 479.1758), the exchange rate shifted by +53.5779 (+11.18%).

2014 Avg (December) 532.7537
2013 Avg (December) 479.1758

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 485.9804 477.0270 481.9904
February 486.5464 476.7766 480.8819
March 477.6496 471.4965 474.7231
April 481.2644 473.0173 475.6107
May 482.0611 471.8104 477.9932
June 485.0090 480.5380 482.7247
July 490.5196 480.3070 484.8696
August 499.1191 489.1209 493.0522
September 518.4889 499.6051 508.9429
October 523.4335 513.2646 517.8206
November 528.3167 522.9853 526.1152
December 541.1603 524.5567 532.7537