YEARLY HIGH
57.5558 XAF
YEARLY LOW
53.0089 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
55.0894 XAF

2014 BWP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BWP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 57.5558. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 53.0089.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5469 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.9674 to the December average rate of 56.3726, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 57.5558 was down 10.20% compared to the 2013 peak of 64.0945, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 287,779 XAF
2013 Average 294,536 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 265,044 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,734.43 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

57.3534
53.1653
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 54.1460, compared to 56.0327 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8867 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.1460
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.0327

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 2.0829 XAF (High: 57.2738 / Low: 55.1909). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7914 XAF (High: 54.6692 / Low: 53.8778).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.0829
April Spread (Stable) ±0.7914

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.6318 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6318

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 57.0044) against the same month in 2013 (average: 56.3355), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6689 (+1.19%).

2014 Avg (November) 57.0044
2013 Avg (November) 56.3355

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 54.7653 53.0089 53.9674
February 54.0406 53.1519 53.5143
March 54.3704 53.0568 53.6529
April 54.6692 53.8778 54.2236
May 55.4346 54.0471 54.9013
June 55.2018 54.2958 54.6167
July 55.6460 54.2621 54.8352
August 56.1174 55.0274 55.5302
September 56.5683 55.6303 55.9836
October 57.2513 56.0416 56.4702
November 57.5558 56.5918 57.0044
December 57.2738 55.1909 56.3726