YEARLY HIGH
0.3794 DJF
YEARLY LOW
0.3299 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3614 DJF

2014 XAF to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the XAF to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 0.3794. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.3299.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0495 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3695 to the December average rate of 0.3346, 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 0.3794 was up 1.18% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.3750, 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 1,897 DJF
2013 Average 1,797 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 1,650 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 247.41 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.3799
0.3305
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to DJF 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 0.3726, compared to 0.3502 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0224 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3726
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3502

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0145 DJF (High: 0.3584 / Low: 0.3439). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 DJF (High: 0.3720 / Low: 0.3677).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0145
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

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 0.0119 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.3742) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.3511), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0231 (+6.57%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.3742
2013 Avg (May) 0.3511

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3733 0.3661 0.3695
February 0.3732 0.3658 0.3704
March 0.3788 0.3712 0.3750
April 0.3788 0.3701 0.3758
May 0.3794 0.3702 0.3742
June 0.3720 0.3677 0.3704
July 0.3730 0.3646 0.3688
August 0.3668 0.3573 0.3628
September 0.3584 0.3439 0.3508
October 0.3482 0.3405 0.3448
November 0.3424 0.3372 0.3393
December 0.3401 0.3299 0.3346