YEARLY HIGH
1.3002 XAF
YEARLY LOW
1.1306 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2062 XAF

2017 AMD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AMD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.3002. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.1306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1696 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2731 to the December average rate of 1.1458, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.3002 was down 0.71% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.3095, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,501 XAF
2016 Average 6,180 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 5,653 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 848.20 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.2858
1.1331
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 1.2524, compared to 1.1600 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0924 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2524
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1600

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0458 XAF (High: 1.3002 / Low: 1.2544). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0210 XAF (High: 1.1723 / Low: 1.1513).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0458
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0210

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 0.0348 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0348

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.2731) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2448), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0282 (+2.27%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.2731
2016 Avg (January) 1.2448

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3002 1.2544 1.2731
February 1.2860 1.2544 1.2678
March 1.2858 1.2494 1.2677
April 1.2773 1.2380 1.2628
May 1.2456 1.2090 1.2280
June 1.2260 1.1996 1.2151
July 1.2071 1.1682 1.1895
August 1.1745 1.1385 1.1608
September 1.1680 1.1362 1.1505
October 1.1723 1.1513 1.1614
November 1.1693 1.1349 1.1522
December 1.1539 1.1306 1.1458