YEARLY HIGH
1.0085 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.8125 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8712 BRL

2014 XCD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the XCD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 1.0085. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 0.8125.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1959 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8805 to the December average rate of 0.9794, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.0085 was up 11.93% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.9010, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XCD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,042 BRL
2013 Average 3,996 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 4,063 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 979.57 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.9951
0.8065
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to BRL 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 0.8498, compared to 0.8926 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0428 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8498
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8926

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0767 BRL (High: 0.9056 / Low: 0.8289). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0118 BRL (High: 0.8291 / Low: 0.8172).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0767
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0346 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0346

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.9794) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.8688), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1106 (+12.73%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.9794
2013 Avg (December) 0.8688

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9012 0.8677 0.8805
February 0.9012 0.8608 0.8820
March 0.8748 0.8370 0.8611
April 0.8429 0.8125 0.8265
May 0.8291 0.8172 0.8222
June 0.8436 0.8131 0.8266
July 0.8362 0.8153 0.8232
August 0.8485 0.8280 0.8390
September 0.9056 0.8289 0.8644
October 0.9283 0.8833 0.9067
November 0.9655 0.9159 0.9430
December 1.0085 0.9464 0.9794