YEARLY HIGH
0.1209 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.1076 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1154 AFN

2014 XAF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the XAF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.1209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1076.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0133 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1168 to the December average rate of 0.1088, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.1209 was down 1.01% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.1222, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 605 AFN
2013 Average 555 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 538 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66.61 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1211
0.1077
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to AFN 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 0.1187, compared to 0.1120 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1187
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1120

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was July, with a trading range of 0.0048 AFN (High: 0.1197 / Low: 0.1149). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 AFN (High: 0.1209 / Low: 0.1193).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 0.1200) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.1049), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0151 (+14.35%).

2014 Avg (March) 0.1200
2013 Avg (March) 0.1049

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1194 0.1157 0.1168
February 0.1197 0.1161 0.1180
March 0.1209 0.1193 0.1200
April 0.1205 0.1181 0.1196
May 0.1207 0.1179 0.1190
June 0.1200 0.1183 0.1190
July 0.1197 0.1149 0.1174
August 0.1162 0.1128 0.1142
September 0.1127 0.1097 0.1115
October 0.1125 0.1090 0.1107
November 0.1107 0.1087 0.1097
December 0.1106 0.1076 0.1088