YEARLY HIGH
48.2606 XAF
YEARLY LOW
42.9830 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
45.5947 XAF

2014 SZL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SZL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 48.2606. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 42.9830.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2776 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.4017 to the December average rate of 46.3502, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 48.2606 was down 17.71% compared to the 2013 peak of 58.6445, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 241,303 XAF
2013 Average 257,017 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 214,915 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,387.99 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

47.8424
43.4065
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 44.7589, compared to 46.4306 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6717 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.7589
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.4306

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 2.8140 XAF (High: 47.7739 / Low: 44.9599). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9091 XAF (High: 45.7777 / Low: 44.8686).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.8140
June Spread (Stable) ±0.9091

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.1225 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1225

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 47.4727) against the same month in 2013 (average: 47.6906), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2179 (-0.46%).

2014 Avg (November) 47.4727
2013 Avg (November) 47.6906

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 45.3275 42.9830 44.4017
February 44.6191 43.2299 43.7762
March 45.1255 43.6316 44.1970
April 45.5261 44.4819 45.0389
May 46.6607 44.8821 45.9019
June 45.7777 44.8686 45.2376
July 46.4481 44.7629 45.4544
August 46.8841 45.6943 46.2091
September 47.3032 45.8618 46.3702
October 47.7375 46.1379 46.7271
November 48.2606 46.8470 47.4727
December 47.7739 44.9599 46.3502