2014 SBD to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

71.6183 XAF

YEARLY LOW

64.3988 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

67.6437 XAF

2014 SBD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SBD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 71.6183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 64.3988.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2195 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 66.7967 to the December average rate of 70.4573, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 71.6183 was down 1.36% compared to the 2013 peak of 72.6045, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 358,092 XAF

2013 Average 345,333 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 321,994 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,097.65 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

71.2632

64.7741

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 65.9239, compared to 69.3635 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.4396 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 65.9239

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 69.3635

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 2.3212 XAF (High: 71.6183 / Low: 69.2971). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8911 XAF (High: 71.2078 / Low: 70.3167).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.3212

November Spread (Stable) ±0.8911

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.8536 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8536

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 70.4573) against the same month in 2013 (average: 66.6060), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8512 (+5.78%).

2014 Avg (December) 70.4573

2013 Avg (December) 66.6060

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	67.2388	66.2888	66.7967
February	66.9777	65.4940	66.1684
March	65.7437	64.8174	65.3148
April	65.9513	64.9909	65.3258
May	66.0628	64.3988	65.4031
June	67.1355	65.9373	66.5347
July	67.6958	66.2741	66.9808
August	69.1786	67.4614	68.1392
September	70.5653	68.7714	69.7549
October	70.9888	69.3027	70.1266
November	71.2078	70.3167	70.7225
December	71.6183	69.2971	70.4573