YEARLY HIGH
0.0170 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0136 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0164 ARS

2014 XAF to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the XAF to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 0.0170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0145 to the December average rate of 0.0160, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0170 was up 23.81% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0137, 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 85 ARS
2013 Average 56 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 68 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.87 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0171
0.0143
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to ARS 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 0.0163, compared to 0.0165 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0163
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0165

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0031 ARS (High: 0.0167 / Low: 0.0136). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ARS (High: 0.0169 / Low: 0.0168).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.0168) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0104), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0065 (+62.42%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.0168
2013 Avg (May) 0.0104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0167 0.0136 0.0145
February 0.0166 0.0162 0.0163
March 0.0168 0.0165 0.0167
April 0.0169 0.0167 0.0168
May 0.0170 0.0167 0.0168
June 0.0169 0.0167 0.0168
July 0.0169 0.0167 0.0168
August 0.0169 0.0168 0.0169
September 0.0168 0.0163 0.0165
October 0.0165 0.0162 0.0164
November 0.0163 0.0161 0.0162
December 0.0163 0.0157 0.0160