YEARLY HIGH
275.0550 XAF
YEARLY LOW
253.3207 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
262.0199 XAF

2014 TOP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the TOP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 275.0550. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 253.3207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.7343 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 258.7650 to the December average rate of 271.5116, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 275.0550 was down 6.04% compared to the 2013 peak of 292.7219, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,375,275 XAF
2013 Average 1,379,948 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,266,603 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 108,671.47 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

273.0889
254.1602
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 258.0990, compared to 265.9407 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.8417 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 258.0990
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 265.9407

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 9.4905 XAF (High: 273.7601 / Low: 264.2695). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0455 XAF (High: 259.5368 / Low: 255.4913).

September Spread (Volatile) ±9.4905
February Spread (Stable) ±4.0455

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.0795 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0795

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 271.5116) against the same month in 2013 (average: 257.8508), the exchange rate shifted by +13.6607 (+5.30%).

2014 Avg (December) 271.5116
2013 Avg (December) 257.8508

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 261.1072 256.2466 258.7650
February 259.5368 255.4913 257.0629
March 260.6145 253.3207 255.7376
April 262.4225 254.7543 259.4910
May 260.2945 254.7826 257.8371
June 261.3557 257.2486 259.7006
July 267.8999 260.4796 263.0625
August 269.4984 260.4230 265.3086
September 273.7601 264.2695 267.1668
October 268.4149 259.6436 264.0873
November 269.3261 262.2944 264.5074
December 275.0550 266.6662 271.5116