YEARLY HIGH
37.6450 STD
YEARLY LOW
36.9609 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.3410 STD

2014 XAF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the XAF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 37.6450. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 36.9609.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6841 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.3677 to the December average rate of 37.3412, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 37.6450 was down 0.40% compared to the 2013 peak of 37.7975, 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 188,225 STD
2013 Average 186,960 STD
Yearly Trough Low 184,805 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,420.60 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

37.3764
37.2721
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to STD 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 37.3573, compared to 37.3248 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0326 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.3573
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.3248

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was February, with a trading range of 0.5338 STD (High: 37.4947 / Low: 36.9609). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1491 STD (High: 37.3854 / Low: 37.2363).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5338
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1491

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0753 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0753

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 37.3412) against the same month in 2013 (average: 37.4229), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0817 (-0.22%).

2014 Avg (December) 37.3412
2013 Avg (December) 37.4229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 37.5349 37.1759 37.3677
February 37.4947 36.9609 37.3552
March 37.5471 37.2449 37.3466
April 37.4662 37.2712 37.3602
May 37.5197 37.1222 37.3581
June 37.4162 37.2622 37.3561
July 37.4787 37.0691 37.2808
August 37.3854 37.2363 37.3272
September 37.4487 37.0854 37.2987
October 37.5727 37.2125 37.3412
November 37.5163 37.2402 37.3595
December 37.6450 37.1745 37.3412