YEARLY HIGH
353.3558 XOF
YEARLY LOW
305.2840 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
327.1258 XOF

2017 ANG to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ANG to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 353.3558. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 305.2840.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 48.0718 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 348.2258 to the December average rate of 310.2624, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 353.3558 was down 0.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 354.4182, 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 1,766,779 XOF
2016 Average 1,670,401 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,526,420 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 240,358.91 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

352.1459
305.1047
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 341.3017, compared to 312.9499 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 28.3518 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 341.3017
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 312.9499

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 11.6550 XOF (High: 325.8027 / Low: 314.1477). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.1365 XOF (High: 316.1423 / Low: 310.0058).

July Spread (Volatile) ±11.6550
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 10.0748 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.0748

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 348.2258) against the same month in 2016 (average: 339.4087), the exchange rate shifted by +8.8171 (+2.60%).

2017 Avg (January) 348.2258
2016 Avg (January) 339.4087

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 353.3558 344.1465 348.2258
February 350.6651 342.9996 346.5839
March 351.2682 340.4367 346.0614
April 347.5269 337.1783 344.0064
May 339.0056 328.5055 333.9316
June 331.0862 324.4731 329.0014
July 325.8027 314.1477 320.5445
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