YEARLY HIGH
8.6241 XAF
YEARLY LOW
7.6130 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.1063 XAF

2014 BTN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BTN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 8, valuing the pair at 8.6241. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 7.6130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0112 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.7625 to the December average rate of 8.4931, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 8.6241 was down 8.51% compared to the 2013 peak of 9.4265, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 43,121 XAF
2013 Average 42,405 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 38,065 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,055.77 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

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BTN 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 7.8798, compared to 8.3328 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4531 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.8798
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.3328

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was May, with a trading range of 0.3963 XAF (High: 8.2462 / Low: 7.8500). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0817 XAF (High: 7.7672 / Low: 7.6855).

May Spread (Volatile) Âą0.3963
February Spread (Stable) Âą0.0817

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 0.0378 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0378

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 8.4931) against the same month in 2013 (average: 7.7380), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7550 (+9.76%).

2014 Avg (December) 8.4931
2013 Avg (December) 7.7380

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Month High Low Average
January 7.8831 7.6130 7.7625
February 7.7672 7.6855 7.7247
March 7.9829 7.6816 7.7850
April 7.9679 7.7693 7.8762
May 8.2462 7.8500 8.0514
June 8.1784 7.9836 8.0788
July 8.1500 7.9905 8.0706
August 8.2431 7.9962 8.0999
September 8.4572 8.2455 8.3679
October 8.5182 8.3286 8.4371
November 8.6152 8.4511 8.5285
December 8.6241 8.2835 8.4931