YEARLY HIGH
15.0776 GNF
YEARLY LOW
12.9792 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.1926 GNF

2014 XAF to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the XAF to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 15.0776. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 12.9792.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0984 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.4972 to the December average rate of 13.2354, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 15.0776 was up 1.57% compared to the 2013 peak of 14.8440, 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 75,388 GNF
2013 Average 71,065 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 64,896 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,492.18 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

14.9221
13.0821
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to GNF 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 14.6055, compared to 13.7796 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8259 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.6055
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.7796

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 0.5885 GNF (High: 15.0776 / Low: 14.4891). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2670 GNF (High: 14.8288 / Low: 14.5617).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5885
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2670

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 0.4134 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 14.7688) against the same month in 2013 (average: 14.0682), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7005 (+4.98%).

2014 Avg (March) 14.7688
2013 Avg (March) 14.0682

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.6438 14.3259 14.4972
February 14.7112 14.4204 14.5834
March 15.0776 14.4891 14.7688
April 14.8288 14.5617 14.6974
May 14.8769 14.3481 14.6283
June 14.5939 14.2711 14.4579
July 14.6566 14.3467 14.4983
August 14.3300 13.9384 14.1820
September 13.9418 13.5621 13.7686
October 13.8513 13.4979 13.6021
November 13.5186 13.2139 13.3913
December 13.4643 12.9792 13.2354