2017 ARS to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

40.8338 XOF

YEARLY LOW

28.5342 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

35.3883 XOF

2017 ARS to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 40.8338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 28.5342.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.2996 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.9524 to the December average rate of 31.2783, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 40.8338 was down 12.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 46.8544, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 204,169 XOF

2016 Average 202,093 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 142,671 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,498.08 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

40.8246

30.4105

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 38.7396, compared to 32.0370 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.7026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.7396

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.0370

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 3.8177 XOF (High: 32.3518 / Low: 28.5342). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5359 XOF (High: 32.2103 / Low: 31.6743).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.8177

October Spread (Stable) ±0.5359

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.1483 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1483

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 39.9567) against the same month in 2016 (average: 40.4655), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5088 (-1.26%).

2017 Avg (April) 39.9567

2016 Avg (April) 40.4655

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	39.4057	38.3620	38.9524
February	40.3467	38.7611	39.6832
March	40.5733	38.8470	39.6584
April	40.8338	38.9090	39.9567
May	39.4311	36.1548	37.8330
June	36.9387	34.6774	36.3540
July	34.9977	31.3568	33.2057
August	32.7312	31.2595	31.8590
September	32.3852	31.6109	31.9503
October	32.2103	31.6743	31.9823
November	32.3006	31.6871	31.9465
December	32.3518	28.5342	31.2783