YEARLY HIGH
0.0770 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.0663 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0706 XAF

2014 GNF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the GNF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0770. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 0.0663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0107 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0690 to the December average rate of 0.0756, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0770 was up 4.31% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0739, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 385 XAF
2013 Average 352 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 332 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.61 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0763
0.0669
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.0685, compared to 0.0726 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0685
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0726

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0028 XAF (High: 0.0770 / Low: 0.0743). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 XAF (High: 0.0687 / Low: 0.0674).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.0756) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0687), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0068 (+9.96%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.0756
2013 Avg (December) 0.0687

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0698 0.0683 0.0690
February 0.0693 0.0680 0.0686
March 0.0690 0.0663 0.0677
April 0.0687 0.0674 0.0680
May 0.0697 0.0672 0.0684
June 0.0701 0.0685 0.0692
July 0.0697 0.0682 0.0690
August 0.0717 0.0698 0.0705
September 0.0737 0.0717 0.0726
October 0.0741 0.0722 0.0735
November 0.0757 0.0740 0.0747
December 0.0770 0.0743 0.0756