YEARLY HIGH
0.7499 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.4206 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5550 XAF

2014 SOS to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SOS to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.7499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.4206.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3293 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4361 to the December average rate of 0.7296, the exchange rate registered a net change of 67.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.7499 was up 76.10% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.4258, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,749 XAF
2013 Average 1,775 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,103 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,646.56 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.7589
0.4068
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.4742, compared to 0.6358 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1616 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4742
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6358

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0774 XAF (High: 0.6714 / Low: 0.5941). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0101 XAF (High: 0.4887 / Low: 0.4786).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0774
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0101

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.7296) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.4110), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3185 (+77.50%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.7296
2013 Avg (December) 0.4110

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4483 0.4206 0.4361
February 0.4583 0.4435 0.4497
March 0.4848 0.4549 0.4666
April 0.4887 0.4786 0.4845
May 0.5089 0.4842 0.4926
June 0.5232 0.5065 0.5155
July 0.5763 0.5201 0.5378
August 0.5949 0.5753 0.5840
September 0.6714 0.5941 0.6205
October 0.6780 0.6545 0.6640
November 0.7040 0.6671 0.6789
December 0.7499 0.7004 0.7296