YEARLY HIGH
48.2249 XOF
YEARLY LOW
42.6692 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
45.6135 XOF

2014 ZAR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 48.2249. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 42.6692.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5558 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.4284 to the December average rate of 46.3448, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 48.2249 was down 17.95% compared to the 2013 peak of 58.7740, 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 2,411,247 XOF
2013 Average 2,570,651 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 2,133,458 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 277,788.06 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

47.8075
43.4849
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 44.7941, compared to 46.4330 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6389 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.7941
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.4330

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 2.7772 XOF (High: 47.8029 / Low: 45.0257). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7852 XOF (High: 45.5548 / Low: 44.7696).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.7772
June Spread (Stable) ±0.7852

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 1.1025 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 47.4472) against the same month in 2013 (average: 47.6809), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2336 (-0.49%).

2014 Avg (November) 47.4472
2013 Avg (November) 47.6809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 45.4188 42.6692 44.4284
February 44.7112 43.2268 43.8451
March 45.1528 43.5617 44.1816
April 45.6994 44.4664 45.0966
May 46.7309 44.9539 45.9427
June 45.5548 44.7696 45.2704
July 46.4834 44.7756 45.4896
August 46.8790 45.6651 46.2495
September 47.3659 45.7359 46.3357
October 47.8529 46.0419 46.7310
November 48.2249 46.7998 47.4472
December 47.8029 45.0257 46.3448