YEARLY HIGH
71.5572 XOF
YEARLY LOW
64.4035 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
67.6529 XOF

2014 SBD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SBD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 71.5572. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 64.4035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.1537 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 66.8198 to the December average rate of 70.4145, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 71.5572 was down 1.45% compared to the 2013 peak of 72.6100, 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 357,786 XOF
2013 Average 345,365 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 322,017 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,768.53 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

71.2524
64.7766
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 65.9483, compared to 69.3575 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.4093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 65.9483
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 69.3575

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 2.2997 XOF (High: 71.5572 / Low: 69.2575). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7843 XOF (High: 71.0830 / Low: 70.2988).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.2997
November Spread (Stable) ±0.7843

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 0.8706 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8706

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 70.4145) against the same month in 2013 (average: 66.6329), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7816 (+5.68%).

2014 Avg (December) 70.4145
2013 Avg (December) 66.6329

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 67.2997 66.3013 66.8198
February 67.0222 65.5762 66.1868
March 65.7158 64.8512 65.3162
April 66.2435 65.0134 65.3750
May 66.1158 64.4035 65.4255
June 67.1686 65.8957 66.5662
July 67.7216 66.3080 67.0099
August 69.1230 67.4752 68.1606
September 70.5330 68.8042 69.7340
October 70.8857 69.4475 70.1134
November 71.0830 70.2988 70.7128
December 71.5572 69.2575 70.4145