2014 LRD to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 LRD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the LRD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 5.9585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 5.2361.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7223 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7570 to the December average rate of 5.8259, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 5.9585 was down 13.41% compared to the 2013 peak of 6.8811, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
LRD to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.6400, compared to 5.5781 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0618 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was June, with a trading range of 0.4776 XAF (High: 5.7864 / Low: 5.3087). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0649 XAF (High: 5.7839 / Low: 5.7190).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1992 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 5.7570) against the same month in 2013 (average: 6.6699), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9129 (-13.69%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.9585 | 5.6082 | 5.7570 |
| February | 5.6899 | 5.5693 | 5.6228 |
| March | 5.9494 | 5.5579 | 5.7639 |
| April | 5.6040 | 5.5163 | 5.5689 |
| May | 5.9247 | 5.5136 | 5.6396 |
| June | 5.7864 | 5.3087 | 5.4876 |
| July | 5.3377 | 5.2361 | 5.2884 |
| August | 5.4587 | 5.2867 | 5.3794 |
| September | 5.6767 | 5.4587 | 5.5640 |
| October | 5.7295 | 5.6062 | 5.6604 |
| November | 5.7839 | 5.7190 | 5.7507 |
| December | 5.9182 | 5.7381 | 5.8259 |