YEARLY HIGH
1.1864 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.9958 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0868 CRC

2014 XAF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the XAF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 1.1864. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.9958.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1906 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0407 to the December average rate of 1.0057, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.1864 was up 11.86% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.0606, 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 5,932 CRC
2013 Average 5,071 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 4,979 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 953.20 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.1721
0.9906
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to CRC 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 1.1159, compared to 1.0577 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0582 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1159
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0577

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 0.1238 CRC (High: 1.1864 / Low: 1.0627). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0177 CRC (High: 1.0340 / Low: 1.0163).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1238
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0177

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0353 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0353

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 1.1354) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.9881), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1473 (+14.91%).

2014 Avg (March) 1.1354
2013 Avg (March) 0.9881

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0501 1.0318 1.0407
February 1.0752 1.0507 1.0636
March 1.1864 1.0627 1.1354
April 1.1634 1.1422 1.1541
May 1.1736 1.1468 1.1570
June 1.1520 1.1322 1.1446
July 1.1323 1.0982 1.1139
August 1.1080 1.0825 1.0978
September 1.0851 1.0389 1.0626
October 1.0519 1.0327 1.0426
November 1.0340 1.0163 1.0237
December 1.0194 0.9958 1.0057