YEARLY HIGH
306.5196 XOF
YEARLY LOW
267.6468 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
281.0458 XOF

2014 GEL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the GEL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 306.5196. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 267.6468.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.8728 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 273.4117 to the December average rate of 298.9618, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 306.5196 was down 1.96% compared to the 2013 peak of 312.6552, 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 1,532,598 XOF
2013 Average 1,484,627 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,338,234 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 194,364.02 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

301.8151
267.5759
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 272.2836, compared to 289.8080 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.5244 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 272.2836
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 289.8080

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 18.7128 XOF (High: 306.5196 / Low: 287.8068). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5981 XOF (High: 272.8507 / Low: 270.2525).

December Spread (Volatile) ±18.7128
March Spread (Stable) ±2.5981

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 3.0251 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0251

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 298.9618) against the same month in 2013 (average: 276.5720), the exchange rate shifted by +22.3898 (+8.10%).

2014 Avg (December) 298.9618
2013 Avg (December) 276.5720

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 275.8841 270.3868 273.4117
February 277.2660 272.0473 274.3130
March 272.8507 270.2525 271.2879
April 274.2612 268.3306 270.4292
May 272.9145 267.6468 271.0848
June 274.9168 272.1160 273.1749
July 281.2983 272.1918 275.4346
August 285.9302 280.1107 282.8362
September 295.1494 285.7037 290.4106
October 297.5187 292.1056 294.5358
November 300.3857 290.9491 296.6690
December 306.5196 287.8068 298.9618