YEARLY HIGH
225.9426 XOF
YEARLY LOW
192.5458 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
210.5158 XOF

2014 BRL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BRL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 6, valuing the pair at 225.9426. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 192.5458.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.3968 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 202.6703 to the December average rate of 201.4196, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 225.9426 was down 12.88% compared to the 2013 peak of 259.3582, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,648,564 XOF
2013 Average 5,749,905 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 4,813,645 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 834,919.41 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

219.7487
199.7534
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 208.8475, compared to 212.1842 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3367 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 208.8475
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 212.1842

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 14.8421 XOF (High: 207.3879 / Low: 192.5458). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.1077 XOF (High: 219.7683 / Low: 215.6606).

December Spread (Volatile) ±14.8421
July Spread (Stable) ±4.1077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 6.6453 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.6453

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2014: 218.0824) against the same month in 2013 (average: 216.5135), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5689 (+0.72%).

2014 Avg (September) 218.0824
2013 Avg (September) 216.5135

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 206.8227 197.3516 202.6703
February 206.1026 199.4588 201.8553
March 211.0974 199.7503 204.1197
April 216.5310 209.6926 213.0248
May 217.1181 211.5578 215.2146
June 219.4132 211.7999 216.2003
July 219.7683 215.6606 218.0384
August 223.1353 214.1408 217.5680
September 225.9426 211.3178 218.0824
October 216.8483 206.3552 211.4371
November 211.6782 201.6936 206.5594
December 207.3879 192.5458 201.4196