YEARLY HIGH
85.6505 XAF
YEARLY LOW
74.9220 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
78.5770 XAF

2014 VEF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the VEF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 85.6505. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 74.9220.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.7285 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 76.5740 to the December average rate of 84.4253, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 85.6505 was down 27.73% compared to the 2013 peak of 118.5179, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 428,253 XAF
2013 Average 434,318 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 374,610 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,642.64 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

85.3236
74.5435
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 76.0879, compared to 81.0660 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.9780 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 76.0879
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 81.0660

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 3.0692 XAF (High: 82.4893 / Low: 79.4201). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7424 XAF (High: 77.0244 / Low: 76.2820).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.0692
June Spread (Stable) ±0.7424

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.9621 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9621

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 84.4253) against the same month in 2013 (average: 76.1204), the exchange rate shifted by +8.3048 (+10.91%).

2014 Avg (December) 84.4253
2013 Avg (December) 76.1204

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 77.2160 75.8231 76.5740
February 77.3150 75.6810 76.4039
March 75.9608 74.9220 75.4418
April 76.1415 75.1381 75.5216
May 76.6044 74.9511 75.9335
June 77.0244 76.2820 76.6528
July 77.8980 76.2861 77.0134
August 79.3859 77.7139 78.3279
September 82.4893 79.4201 80.8059
October 83.1336 81.4870 82.2386
November 84.0291 83.0975 83.5848
December 85.6505 83.1847 84.4253