YEARLY HIGH
0.1314 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.1160 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1235 BTN

2014 XAF to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the XAF to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 0.1314. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 0.1160.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0154 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1288 to the December average rate of 0.1178, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.1314 was down 4.60% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.1377, 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 657 BTN
2013 Average 593 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 580 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77.00 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1307
0.1160
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to BTN 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 0.1270, compared to 0.1201 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1270
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1201

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was May, with a trading range of 0.0061 BTN (High: 0.1274 / Low: 0.1213). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 BTN (High: 0.1301 / Low: 0.1287).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.1288) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.1100), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0188 (+17.07%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.1288
2013 Avg (January) 0.1100

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1314 0.1269 0.1288
February 0.1301 0.1287 0.1295
March 0.1302 0.1253 0.1285
April 0.1287 0.1255 0.1270
May 0.1274 0.1213 0.1242
June 0.1253 0.1223 0.1238
July 0.1251 0.1227 0.1239
August 0.1251 0.1213 0.1235
September 0.1213 0.1182 0.1195
October 0.1201 0.1174 0.1185
November 0.1183 0.1161 0.1173
December 0.1207 0.1160 0.1178