YEARLY HIGH
40.5285 XAF
YEARLY LOW
36.5922 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.9367 XAF

2014 SCR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SCR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 40.5285. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 30, dropping to 36.5922.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9364 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.9180 to the December average rate of 38.1212, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 40.5285 was down 7.46% compared to the 2013 peak of 43.7980, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 202,643 XAF
2013 Average 204,692 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 182,961 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,681.81 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

40.2009
36.8056
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 39.4170, compared to 38.4565 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9605 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.4170
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.4565

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 3.4887 XAF (High: 40.5285 / Low: 37.0398). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4901 XAF (High: 37.3274 / Low: 36.8374).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.4887
November Spread (Stable) ±0.4901

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.9285 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9285

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 38.1212) against the same month in 2013 (average: 39.7144), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5933 (-4.01%).

2014 Avg (December) 38.1212
2013 Avg (December) 39.7144

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.2666 39.5170 39.9180
February 40.1213 39.2793 39.6192
March 39.7722 38.6139 39.1123
April 39.9398 38.5741 39.3479
May 40.0757 38.2425 39.1702
June 39.7861 38.8868 39.3344
July 39.7209 38.8496 39.3887
August 39.9499 38.4090 39.2015
September 39.4827 38.4498 38.9218
October 39.7465 36.5922 38.0171
November 37.3274 36.8374 37.0886
December 40.5285 37.0398 38.1212