YEARLY HIGH
144.2974 XAF
YEARLY LOW
125.7072 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
131.8894 XAF

2014 SAR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SAR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 144.2974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 125.7072.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.5902 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 128.4681 to the December average rate of 142.0274, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 144.2974 was up 5.58% compared to the 2013 peak of 136.6725, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 721,487 XAF
2013 Average 658,761 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 628,536 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 92,950.81 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

143.5728
125.0282
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 127.6644, compared to 136.1144 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.4499 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 127.6644
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 136.1144

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 5.2672 XAF (High: 138.4484 / Low: 133.1812). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2514 XAF (High: 129.2480 / Low: 127.9966).

September Spread (Volatile) ±5.2672
June Spread (Stable) ±1.2514

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 1.6095 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 142.0274) against the same month in 2013 (average: 127.7173), the exchange rate shifted by +14.3101 (+11.20%).

2014 Avg (December) 142.0274
2013 Avg (December) 127.7173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 129.5300 127.1902 128.4681
February 129.7169 126.9618 128.1831
March 127.4272 125.7072 126.5736
April 127.7499 126.0547 126.7134
May 128.5219 125.7618 127.4062
June 129.2480 127.9966 128.6420
July 130.7289 127.9999 129.2264
August 133.1827 130.3829 131.4194
September 138.4484 133.1812 135.7357
October 139.7242 136.7609 138.0504
November 140.9479 139.4626 140.2268
December 144.2974 139.8745 142.0274