YEARLY HIGH
1.9594 CDF
YEARLY LOW
1.7055 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8695 CDF

2014 XOF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the XOF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 1.9594. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.7055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2539 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9177 to the December average rate of 1.7385, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.9594 was up 0.52% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.9492, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,797 CDF
2013 Average 9,338 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 8,527 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,269.61 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.9640
1.7180
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XOF to CDF 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 1.9267, compared to 1.8123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1144 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9267
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0647 CDF (High: 1.8494 / Low: 1.7848). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0172 CDF (High: 1.9202 / Low: 1.9031).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0647
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0172

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0570 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0570

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 1.9435) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.8292), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1143 (+6.25%).

2014 Avg (March) 1.9435
2013 Avg (March) 1.8292

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9326 1.9023 1.9177
February 1.9314 1.8998 1.9182
March 1.9594 1.9287 1.9435
April 1.9540 1.9178 1.9400
May 1.9540 1.9133 1.9293
June 1.9202 1.9031 1.9117
July 1.9243 1.8825 1.9033
August 1.8874 1.8515 1.8722
September 1.8494 1.7848 1.8152
October 1.8026 1.7684 1.7855
November 1.7704 1.7522 1.7591
December 1.7629 1.7055 1.7385