YEARLY HIGH
306.7514 XAF
YEARLY LOW
267.5633 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
281.0086 XAF

2014 GEL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the GEL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 306.7514. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 267.5633.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.1882 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 273.3172 to the December average rate of 299.1436, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 306.7514 was down 1.84% compared to the 2013 peak of 312.5065, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,533,757 XAF
2013 Average 1,484,491 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,337,816 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 195,940.84 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

302.0354
267.3337
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 272.1832, compared to 289.8340 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.6508 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 272.1832
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 289.8340

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 18.7128 XAF (High: 306.7514 / Low: 288.0386). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6627 XAF (High: 273.0080 / Low: 270.3454).

December Spread (Volatile) ±18.7128
March Spread (Stable) ±2.6627

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.9546 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9546

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 299.1436) against the same month in 2013 (average: 276.4608), the exchange rate shifted by +22.6828 (+8.20%).

2014 Avg (December) 299.1436
2013 Avg (December) 276.4608

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 275.8875 270.3303 273.3172
February 277.1121 271.7064 274.2367
March 273.0080 270.3454 271.2821
April 273.0463 268.0327 270.2255
May 272.7070 267.5633 270.9923
June 274.7730 271.8760 273.0455
July 281.1564 272.0265 275.3150
August 286.0596 280.0534 282.7472
September 295.6512 285.5450 290.4981
October 297.9515 291.7489 294.5910
November 300.9128 291.2353 296.7092
December 306.7514 288.0386 299.1436