YEARLY HIGH
1.9583 CDF
YEARLY LOW
1.7042 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8698 CDF

2014 XAF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the XAF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 1.9583. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.7042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2541 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9183 to the December average rate of 1.7374, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.9583 was up 0.45% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.9496, 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 9,791 CDF
2013 Average 9,339 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 8,521 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,270.33 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.9642
1.7168
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to CDF 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 1.9274, compared to 1.8122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9274
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0673 CDF (High: 1.8491 / Low: 1.7817). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0192 CDF (High: 1.9222 / Low: 1.9029).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0673
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0192

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0582 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0582

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 1.9436) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.8297), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1138 (+6.22%).

2014 Avg (March) 1.9436
2013 Avg (March) 1.8297

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9329 1.9031 1.9183
February 1.9331 1.9011 1.9187
March 1.9583 1.9272 1.9436
April 1.9541 1.9263 1.9415
May 1.9541 1.9136 1.9300
June 1.9222 1.9029 1.9126
July 1.9254 1.8835 1.9041
August 1.8883 1.8504 1.8728
September 1.8491 1.7817 1.8146
October 1.8015 1.7659 1.7852
November 1.7695 1.7488 1.7589
December 1.7614 1.7042 1.7374