YEARLY HIGH
2.3778 SOS
YEARLY LOW
1.3336 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8527 SOS

2014 XAF to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the XAF to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.3778. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 1.3336.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0442 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2935 to the December average rate of 1.3711, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 2.3778 was down 28.86% compared to the 2013 peak of 3.3423, 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 11,889 SOS
2013 Average 14,215 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 6,668 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,221.05 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

2.3858
1.2789
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to SOS 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 2.1159, compared to 1.5895 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5264 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1159
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5895

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.1940 SOS (High: 1.6833 / Low: 1.4893). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0433 SOS (High: 2.0895 / Low: 2.0462).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1940
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0433

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1479 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1479

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 2.2935) against the same month in 2013 (average: 3.2401), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9466 (-29.21%).

2014 Avg (January) 2.2935
2013 Avg (January) 3.2401

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3778 2.2305 2.2935
February 2.2548 2.1819 2.2237
March 2.1981 2.0627 2.1440
April 2.0895 2.0462 2.0641
May 2.0655 1.9652 2.0305
June 1.9745 1.9115 1.9399
July 1.9226 1.7353 1.8604
August 1.7383 1.6809 1.7125
September 1.6833 1.4893 1.6134
October 1.5278 1.4749 1.5062
November 1.4991 1.4205 1.4733
December 1.4277 1.3336 1.3711