YEARLY HIGH
9.8213 XAF
YEARLY LOW
8.6839 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.2521 XAF

2014 KGS to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KGS to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 9.8213. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 8.6839.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1374 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6967 to the December average rate of 9.1955, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 9.8213 was down 8.05% compared to the 2013 peak of 10.6816, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49,107 XAF
2013 Average 51,020 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 43,420 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,686.96 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

9.7922
8.6459
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 9.1683, compared to 9.3359 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1676 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.1683
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.3359

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was February, with a trading range of 0.5363 XAF (High: 9.6508 / Low: 9.1146). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1133 XAF (High: 9.5160 / Low: 9.4027).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5363
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1133

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5036 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 9.6967) against the same month in 2013 (average: 10.3930), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6963 (-6.70%).

2014 Avg (January) 9.6967
2013 Avg (January) 10.3930

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.8213 9.5270 9.6967
February 9.6508 9.1146 9.3651
March 9.1383 8.7644 8.8615
April 8.8561 8.6839 8.7415
May 9.2622 8.7478 9.0948
June 9.3366 9.1585 9.2504
July 9.4735 9.2163 9.3422
August 9.5160 9.4027 9.4627
September 9.5262 9.3858 9.4466
October 9.6532 9.1416 9.4004
November 9.2736 9.0892 9.1683
December 9.3089 9.1142 9.1955