YEARLY HIGH
73.5895 XOF
YEARLY LOW
58.9685 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
61.1065 XOF

2014 ARS to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ARS to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 73.5895. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 58.9685.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.6209 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.3796 to the December average rate of 62.3489, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 73.5895 was down 27.93% compared to the 2013 peak of 102.1066, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 367,947 XOF
2013 Average 454,096 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 294,843 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73,104.69 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

70.3858
58.3123
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 61.4634, compared to 60.7495 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 61.4634
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 60.7495

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 13.5205 XOF (High: 73.5895 / Low: 60.0690). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5393 XOF (High: 59.5208 / Low: 58.9815).

January Spread (Volatile) ±13.5205
August Spread (Stable) ±0.5393

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 8.1942 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.1942

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 69.3796) against the same month in 2013 (average: 99.8020), the exchange rate shifted by -30.4224 (-30.48%).

2014 Avg (January) 69.3796
2013 Avg (January) 99.8020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 73.5895 60.0690 69.3796
February 61.8177 60.4883 61.1855
March 60.5806 59.4538 59.9054
April 60.1374 59.0433 59.4277
May 59.7651 58.9685 59.4743
June 59.7480 59.0863 59.4080
July 59.8387 59.0601 59.4684
August 59.5208 58.9815 59.3184
September 61.3993 59.4211 60.4695
October 61.7263 60.5579 61.0823
November 62.1213 61.4481 61.8098
December 63.8153 61.3422 62.3489