YEARLY HIGH
134.4772 CDF
YEARLY LOW
132.6870 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
133.6312 CDF

2014 BOB to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BOB to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 15, valuing the pair at 134.4772. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 132.6870.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7902 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 133.7137 to the December average rate of 134.0059, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 134.4772 was up 0.09% compared to the 2013 peak of 134.3509, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 672,386 CDF
2013 Average 664,099 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 663,435 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,951.10 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

134.0622
133.3861
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to CDF 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 133.5285, compared to 133.7338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 133.5285
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 133.7338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was June, with a trading range of 1.7902 CDF (High: 134.4772 / Low: 132.6870). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5701 CDF (High: 133.8017 / Low: 133.2316).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.7902
August Spread (Stable) ±0.5701

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2098 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2014: 133.5728) against the same month in 2013 (average: 132.5440), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0288 (+0.78%).

2014 Avg (June) 133.5728
2013 Avg (June) 132.5440

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 134.3274 133.0931 133.7137
February 133.9363 132.9129 133.5039
March 133.8995 133.0387 133.4628
April 133.7077 133.0308 133.4755
May 133.6851 132.8861 133.4424
June 134.4772 132.6870 133.5728
July 133.8991 133.0435 133.5299
August 133.8017 133.2316 133.5688
September 133.9963 133.1685 133.5832
October 134.0770 133.2823 133.7635
November 134.3177 133.6522 133.9516
December 134.3873 133.4974 134.0059