YEARLY HIGH
171.2749 XAF
YEARLY LOW
148.3659 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
158.4758 XAF

2017 AED to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AED to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 171.2749. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 148.3659.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.9090 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 168.2145 to the December average rate of 150.8172, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 171.2749 was down 0.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 171.8035, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 856,375 XAF
2016 Average 808,217 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 741,829 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 114,545.13 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

170.0458
148.0697
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 165.1510, compared to 151.8006 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.3504 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 165.1510
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 151.8006

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 6.3504 XAF (High: 157.4283 / Low: 151.0779). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2371 XAF (High: 152.4353 / Low: 149.1983).

July Spread (Volatile) ±6.3504
August Spread (Stable) ±3.2371

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 5.1912 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1912

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 168.2145) against the same month in 2016 (average: 164.5294), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6851 (+2.24%).

2017 Avg (January) 168.2145
2016 Avg (January) 164.5294

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 171.2749 166.0915 168.2145
February 169.3426 165.7062 167.9360
March 170.0432 164.7759 167.1980
April 168.8385 163.6350 166.7877
May 164.4103 159.0539 161.5965
June 160.3565 156.4257 159.1735
July 157.4283 151.0779 154.9430
August 152.4353 149.1983 151.0903
September 151.9896 148.3659 149.9010
October 153.8828 150.5163 151.9752
November 154.0186 149.6903 152.0771
December 152.1003 148.7753 150.8172