YEARLY HIGH
1.0045 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.9973 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0001 XOF

2014 XAF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the XAF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 1.0045. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.9973.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0071 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0003 to the December average rate of 0.9994, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.0045 was up 0.15% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.0030, 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 5,022 XOF
2013 Average 5,000 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 4,987 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.69 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.0009
0.9993
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to XOF 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 1.0004, compared to 0.9999 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0004
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9999

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was April, with a trading range of 0.0050 XOF (High: 1.0045 / Low: 0.9994). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 XOF (High: 1.0009 / Low: 0.9994).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2014: 1.0007) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.0001), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+0.07%).

2014 Avg (April) 1.0007
2013 Avg (April) 1.0001

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0015 0.9993 1.0003
February 1.0013 0.9989 1.0003
March 1.0017 0.9980 1.0000
April 1.0045 0.9994 1.0007
May 1.0015 0.9990 1.0003
June 1.0016 0.9994 1.0005
July 1.0009 0.9994 1.0004
August 1.0009 0.9988 1.0003
September 1.0007 0.9976 0.9997
October 1.0021 0.9984 0.9998
November 1.0017 0.9973 0.9999
December 1.0001 0.9981 0.9994