2014 BRL to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 BRL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the BRL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 6, valuing the pair at 225.8776. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 192.7009.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.1767 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 202.5996 to the December average rate of 201.5417, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 225.8776 was down 12.86% compared to the 2013 peak of 259.2203, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
BRL to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 208.7696, compared to 212.1994 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.4298 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 14.6635 XAF (High: 207.3644 / Low: 192.7009). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.1270 XAF (High: 219.6673 / Low: 215.5403).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 6.6700 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2014: 218.1463) against the same month in 2013 (average: 216.4414), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7049 (+0.79%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 206.6747 | 197.4404 | 202.5996 |
| February | 205.9900 | 199.3481 | 201.7988 |
| March | 211.2589 | 199.8671 | 204.1155 |
| April | 216.3381 | 209.6509 | 212.8648 |
| May | 217.0219 | 211.4918 | 215.1412 |
| June | 219.2427 | 211.7300 | 216.0978 |
| July | 219.6673 | 215.5403 | 217.9437 |
| August | 223.1784 | 214.0389 | 217.4998 |
| September | 225.8776 | 211.4747 | 218.1463 |
| October | 216.7170 | 206.2255 | 211.4764 |
| November | 211.5942 | 201.3566 | 206.5885 |
| December | 207.3644 | 192.7009 | 201.5417 |