2017 AED to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AED based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |