YEARLY HIGH
9.4186 XOF
YEARLY LOW
7.8511 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.5800 XOF

2017 AFN to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AFN to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 9.4186. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 7.8511.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5675 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.2730 to the December average rate of 8.0017, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9.4186 was down 1.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 9.5158, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 47,093 XOF
2016 Average 43,952 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 39,255 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,837.58 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

9.4001
7.8745
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 9.0273, compared to 8.1327 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8947 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.0273
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.1327

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.3485 XOF (High: 8.5065 / Low: 8.1580). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1552 XOF (High: 8.2668 / Low: 8.1116).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3485
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1552

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3531 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3531

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 9.2730) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8.8518), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4213 (+4.76%).

2017 Avg (January) 9.2730
2016 Avg (January) 8.8518

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.4186 9.1699 9.2730
February 9.3494 9.1299 9.2479
March 9.3567 9.0989 9.2272
April 9.2386 8.9042 9.0881
May 8.8922 8.5664 8.7350
June 8.6436 8.4878 8.5929
July 8.5065 8.1580 8.3472
August 8.1757 8.0059 8.1079
September 8.1455 7.9542 8.0301
October 8.2668 8.1116 8.1727
November 8.2570 8.0034 8.1364
December 8.1172 7.8511 8.0017