YEARLY HIGH
26.7722 XAF
YEARLY LOW
24.1497 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.1439 XAF

2014 ETB to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ETB to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 26.7722. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 24.1497.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6225 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.1400 to the December average rate of 26.4206, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 26.7722 was down 3.97% compared to the 2013 peak of 27.8803, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 133,861 XAF
2013 Average 132,064 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 120,749 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,112.35 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

26.6196
24.2323
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 24.7125, compared to 25.5753 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8628 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.7125
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.5753

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.9190 XAF (High: 26.0362 / Low: 25.1172). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2647 XAF (High: 24.7674 / Low: 24.5027).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.9190
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2647

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3793 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3793

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 26.4206) against the same month in 2013 (average: 25.0758), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3449 (+5.36%).

2014 Avg (December) 26.4206
2013 Avg (December) 25.0758

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.3144 24.9136 25.1400
February 25.5148 24.6544 24.9821
March 24.7808 24.4384 24.6027
April 24.6493 24.2411 24.4312
May 24.6797 24.1497 24.4840
June 24.7674 24.5027 24.6351
July 24.7885 24.4222 24.5689
August 25.0964 24.7159 24.8568
September 26.0362 25.1172 25.5340
October 26.0958 25.6219 25.8724
November 26.3506 26.0524 26.1993
December 26.7722 26.0250 26.4206