YEARLY HIGH
0.1305 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0687 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0776 RUB

2014 XAF to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the XAF to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 0.1305. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0687.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0619 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0700 to the December average rate of 0.1056, the exchange rate registered a net change of 50.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.1305 was up 88.86% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0691, 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 653 RUB
2013 Average 323 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 343 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 309.46 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.1092
0.0664
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to RUB 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 0.0731, compared to 0.0821 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0731
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0821

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0349 RUB (High: 0.1305 / Low: 0.0956). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 RUB (High: 0.0742 / Low: 0.0725).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0349
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.1056) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0686), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0370 (+53.93%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.1056
2013 Avg (December) 0.0686

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0728 0.0687 0.0700
February 0.0757 0.0718 0.0733
March 0.0777 0.0740 0.0762
April 0.0762 0.0736 0.0751
May 0.0757 0.0709 0.0730
June 0.0728 0.0699 0.0712
July 0.0728 0.0705 0.0717
August 0.0742 0.0725 0.0734
September 0.0762 0.0728 0.0747
October 0.0828 0.0762 0.0790
November 0.0949 0.0822 0.0882
December 0.1305 0.0956 0.1056