YEARLY HIGH
48.2727 XAF
YEARLY LOW
42.6884 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
45.6071 XAF

2014 ZAR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 48.2727. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 42.6884.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5844 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.4129 to the December average rate of 46.3729, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 48.2727 was down 17.86% compared to the 2013 peak of 58.7673, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,413,637 XAF
2013 Average 2,570,415 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,134,418 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 279,218.13 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

47.8159
43.4707
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to XAF 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 44.7775, compared to 46.4368 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6592 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.7775
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.4368

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 2.7778 XAF (High: 47.8398 / Low: 45.0620). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7892 XAF (High: 45.5477 / Low: 44.7584).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.7778
June Spread (Stable) ±0.7892

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.0809 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0809

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 47.4538) against the same month in 2013 (average: 47.6888), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2349 (-0.49%).

2014 Avg (November) 47.4538
2013 Avg (November) 47.6888

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 45.4102 42.6884 44.4129
February 44.6868 43.2084 43.8328
March 45.1540 43.6399 44.1807
April 45.6587 44.4519 45.0627
May 46.7082 44.9399 45.9270
June 45.5477 44.7584 45.2490
July 46.4657 44.7484 45.4699
August 46.8558 45.6434 46.2350
September 47.3523 45.7518 46.3494
October 47.8211 46.1094 46.7396
November 48.2727 46.7791 47.4538
December 47.8398 45.0620 46.3729