YEARLY HIGH
0.0414 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.0374 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0398 ETB

2014 XAF to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the XAF to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 0.0414. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0374.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0041 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0398 to the December average rate of 0.0379, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0414 was up 2.67% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0403, 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 207 ETB
2013 Average 189 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 187 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.28 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0412
0.0375
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to ETB 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 0.0405, compared to 0.0391 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0405
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0391

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0014 ETB (High: 0.0398 / Low: 0.0384). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 ETB (High: 0.0384 / Low: 0.0379).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.0408) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0369), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0040 (+10.79%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.0408
2013 Avg (May) 0.0369

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0401 0.0395 0.0398
February 0.0406 0.0392 0.0400
March 0.0409 0.0404 0.0406
April 0.0413 0.0406 0.0409
May 0.0414 0.0405 0.0408
June 0.0408 0.0404 0.0406
July 0.0409 0.0403 0.0407
August 0.0405 0.0398 0.0402
September 0.0398 0.0384 0.0392
October 0.0390 0.0383 0.0387
November 0.0384 0.0379 0.0382
December 0.0384 0.0374 0.0379