YEARLY HIGH
144.1883 XOF
YEARLY LOW
125.7193 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
131.9067 XOF

2014 SAR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SAR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 144.1883. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 125.7193.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.4690 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 128.5126 to the December average rate of 141.9412, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 144.1883 was up 5.51% compared to the 2013 peak of 136.6618, 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 720,942 XOF
2013 Average 658,822 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 628,597 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 92,344.86 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

143.4777
125.0398
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 127.7115, compared to 136.1019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.3903 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 127.7115
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 136.1019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 5.0033 XOF (High: 138.2134 / Low: 133.2101). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1875 XOF (High: 129.3117 / Low: 128.1242).

September Spread (Volatile) ±5.0033
June Spread (Stable) ±1.1875

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 1.6425 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6425

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 141.9412) against the same month in 2013 (average: 127.7689), the exchange rate shifted by +14.1723 (+11.09%).

2014 Avg (December) 141.9412
2013 Avg (December) 127.7689

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 129.5823 127.2143 128.5126
February 129.7320 127.1211 128.2188
March 127.3537 125.7193 126.5763
April 128.3160 126.0645 126.8088
May 128.5471 125.8010 127.4498
June 129.3117 128.1242 128.7029
July 130.7949 128.0654 129.2826
August 133.0757 130.4096 131.4607
September 138.2134 133.2101 135.6948
October 139.5212 136.8192 138.0245
November 140.7787 139.3957 140.2074
December 144.1883 139.7619 141.9412