YEARLY HIGH
148.6129 XOF
YEARLY LOW
129.4797 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
135.8825 XOF

2014 QAR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the QAR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 148.6129. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 129.4797.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.1331 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 132.3582 to the December average rate of 146.2991, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 148.6129 was up 5.56% compared to the 2013 peak of 140.7892, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 743,064 XOF
2013 Average 678,626 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 647,399 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95,665.65 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

147.8927
128.7691
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to XOF 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 131.5475, compared to 140.2176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.6702 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 131.5475
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 140.2176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 5.1764 XOF (High: 142.3421 / Low: 137.1657). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2322 XOF (High: 133.2169 / Low: 131.9847).

September Spread (Volatile) ±5.1764
June Spread (Stable) ±1.2322

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 1.6970 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6970

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 146.2991) against the same month in 2013 (average: 131.6046), the exchange rate shifted by +14.6945 (+11.17%).

2014 Avg (December) 146.2991
2013 Avg (December) 131.6046

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 133.4549 130.9975 132.3582
February 133.6125 130.9143 132.0598
March 131.1643 129.4797 130.3628
April 132.1625 129.8973 130.6182
May 132.4218 129.5936 131.2953
June 133.2169 131.9847 132.5905
July 134.7213 131.9346 133.1805
August 137.0747 134.3344 135.4052
September 142.3421 137.1657 139.7575
October 143.7361 140.9353 142.1885
November 145.0798 143.6168 144.4750
December 148.6129 144.0439 146.2991