YEARLY HIGH
13.2242 XAF
YEARLY LOW
11.9223 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.4007 XAF

2014 GMD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the GMD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 13.2242. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 11.9223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3020 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6504 to the December average rate of 12.3629, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 13.2242 was down 15.61% compared to the 2013 peak of 15.6712, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 66,121 XAF
2013 Average 73,168 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 59,611 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,509.79 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

12.9138
11.9667
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 12.3543, compared to 12.4472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0929 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.3543
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.4472

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 1.2620 XAF (High: 13.2242 / Low: 11.9623). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1353 XAF (High: 12.2618 / Low: 12.1265).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.2620
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1353

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4471 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4471

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2014: 12.6480) against the same month in 2013 (average: 14.7223), the exchange rate shifted by -2.0743 (-14.09%).

2014 Avg (October) 12.6480
2013 Avg (October) 14.7223

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.7436 12.5621 12.6504
February 12.7613 12.4652 12.6008
March 12.5422 12.3740 12.4481
April 12.5749 11.9306 12.2252
May 12.1668 11.9223 12.0456
June 12.2347 12.0702 12.1556
July 12.3745 12.1148 12.2303
August 12.5751 12.3028 12.4060
September 13.1154 12.5079 12.8348
October 13.2242 11.9623 12.6480
November 12.2618 12.1265 12.2009
December 12.6177 12.1781 12.3629