YEARLY HIGH
170.8865 XOF
YEARLY LOW
148.3659 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
158.5879 XOF

2017 AED to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AED to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 170.8865. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 148.3659.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.5206 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 168.4869 to the December average rate of 150.8172, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 170.8865 was down 0.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 171.3999, 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 854,432 XOF
2016 Average 810,738 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 741,829 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 112,602.90 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

170.3455
148.0425
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 165.3494, compared to 151.8265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.5230 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 165.3494
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 151.8265

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 6.7571 XOF (High: 157.8350 / Low: 151.0779). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2371 XOF (High: 152.4353 / Low: 149.1983).

July Spread (Volatile) ±6.7571
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 5.1605 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1605

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 168.4869) against the same month in 2016 (average: 165.2991), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1878 (+1.93%).

2017 Avg (January) 168.4869
2016 Avg (January) 165.2991

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 170.8865 166.5151 168.4869
February 169.9834 166.0470 168.2230
March 169.9489 164.9958 167.5535
April 168.5550 164.0042 166.8448
May 164.1169 159.2950 161.6844
June 160.3321 156.8561 159.3039
July 157.8350 151.0779 155.0980
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