YEARLY HIGH
5.2246 CDF
YEARLY LOW
5.1231 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1744 CDF

2014 DJF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the DJF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 5.2246. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 29, dropping to 5.1231.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1015 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1919 to the December average rate of 5.1921, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 5.2246 was down 0.80% compared to the 2013 peak of 5.2670, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,123 CDF
2013 Average 25,983 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 25,615 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 507.74 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

5.1955
5.1542
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF to CDF 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 5.1736, compared to 5.1752 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1736
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1752

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was April, with a trading range of 0.0821 CDF (High: 5.2052 / Low: 5.1231). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0457 CDF (High: 5.2067 / Low: 5.1610).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0821
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0457

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0160 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 5.1919) against the same month in 2013 (average: 5.1935), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0016 (-0.03%).

2014 Avg (January) 5.1919
2013 Avg (January) 5.1935

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2246 5.1523 5.1919
February 5.2004 5.1536 5.1799
March 5.2067 5.1610 5.1822
April 5.2052 5.1231 5.1662
May 5.1832 5.1280 5.1577
June 5.1973 5.1296 5.1635
July 5.1856 5.1252 5.1631
August 5.1804 5.1309 5.1623
September 5.2007 5.1490 5.1723
October 5.2114 5.1580 5.1780
November 5.2079 5.1572 5.1833
December 5.2171 5.1644 5.1921