YEARLY HIGH
354.1590 XAF
YEARLY LOW
305.2840 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
326.8942 XAF

2017 ANG to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ANG to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 354.1590. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 305.2840.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 48.8750 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 347.6629 to the December average rate of 310.2624, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 354.1590 was down 0.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 355.2470, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,770,795 XAF
2016 Average 1,665,215 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,526,420 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 244,375.02 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

351.5267
305.1610
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 340.8918, compared to 312.8965 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 27.9953 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 340.8918
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 312.8965

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 11.4150 XAF (High: 354.1590 / Low: 342.7440). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.1365 XAF (High: 316.1423 / Low: 310.0058).

January Spread (Volatile) ±11.4150
October Spread (Stable) ±6.1365

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 10.1390 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.1390

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 347.6629) against the same month in 2016 (average: 337.8283), the exchange rate shifted by +9.8346 (+2.91%).

2017 Avg (January) 347.6629
2016 Avg (January) 337.8283

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 354.1590 342.7440 347.6629
February 349.3986 342.0491 345.9917
March 350.3121 339.9830 345.3262
April 347.7645 336.8064 343.8886
May 339.1101 328.1363 333.7497
June 330.9205 323.5874 328.7318
July 324.9632 314.1477 320.2241
August 315.2506 306.0728 312.0770
September 313.6609 305.2840 309.0248
October 316.1423 310.0058 312.6885
November 317.2754 307.7309 313.1023
December 313.2462 306.5640 310.2624