YEARLY HIGH
0.5863 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.5104 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5357 XOF

2014 CDF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the CDF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.5863. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 0.5104.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0760 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5215 to the December average rate of 0.5753, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.5863 was up 5.32% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.5567, 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 2,932 XOF
2013 Average 2,678 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 2,552 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 379.93 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.5813
0.5085
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.5190, 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 0.0333 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5190
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5524

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0196 XOF (High: 0.5603 / Low: 0.5407). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 XOF (High: 0.5255 / Low: 0.5208).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0196
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

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 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.5753) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.5190), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0562 (+10.83%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.5753
2013 Avg (December) 0.5190

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5257 0.5175 0.5215
February 0.5264 0.5177 0.5213
March 0.5185 0.5104 0.5145
April 0.5214 0.5118 0.5155
May 0.5227 0.5118 0.5183
June 0.5255 0.5208 0.5231
July 0.5312 0.5197 0.5254
August 0.5401 0.5298 0.5342
September 0.5603 0.5407 0.5510
October 0.5655 0.5547 0.5601
November 0.5707 0.5648 0.5685
December 0.5863 0.5673 0.5753