2014 PEN to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 PEN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the PEN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 181.7047. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 167.8249.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.8798 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 171.4920 to the December average rate of 179.9281, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 181.7047 was down 8.17% compared to the 2013 peak of 197.8706, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
PEN 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 170.9441, compared to 177.4634 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.5193 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was May, with a trading range of 5.9639 XAF (High: 174.1333 / Low: 168.1694). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3956 XAF (High: 175.8624 / Low: 174.4668).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.6868 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 179.9281) against the same month in 2013 (average: 171.9114), the exchange rate shifted by +8.0166 (+4.66%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 172.5471 | 169.9082 | 171.4920 |
| February | 172.2520 | 169.9616 | 170.8331 |
| March | 170.6680 | 167.8249 | 169.1463 |
| April | 171.3120 | 168.8021 | 170.2144 |
| May | 174.1333 | 168.1694 | 171.2491 |
| June | 174.3325 | 171.6755 | 172.7298 |
| July | 175.5544 | 171.6417 | 173.9589 |
| August | 175.8624 | 174.4668 | 175.1369 |
| September | 179.6067 | 175.2106 | 177.6270 |
| October | 180.0025 | 176.6936 | 178.2338 |
| November | 181.2495 | 178.2909 | 179.8959 |
| December | 181.7047 | 176.7728 | 179.9281 |