YEARLY HIGH
0.5868 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.5107 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5356 XAF

2014 CDF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the CDF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.5868. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 0.5107.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0761 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5213 to the December average rate of 0.5756, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.5868 was up 5.43% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.5566, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,934 XAF
2013 Average 2,678 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,553 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 380.65 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.5817
0.5084
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.5189, compared to 0.5524 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0336 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5189
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5524

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0204 XAF (High: 0.5613 / Low: 0.5408). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 XAF (High: 0.5255 / Low: 0.5202).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0204
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

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 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.5756) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.5188), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0568 (+10.95%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.5756
2013 Avg (December) 0.5188

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5255 0.5174 0.5213
February 0.5260 0.5173 0.5212
March 0.5189 0.5107 0.5145
April 0.5191 0.5117 0.5151
May 0.5226 0.5117 0.5182
June 0.5255 0.5202 0.5229
July 0.5309 0.5194 0.5252
August 0.5404 0.5296 0.5340
September 0.5613 0.5408 0.5511
October 0.5663 0.5551 0.5602
November 0.5718 0.5651 0.5686
December 0.5868 0.5677 0.5756