2017 AUD to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 AUD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the AUD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 479.6044. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 416.9411.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 62.6633 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 461.4331 to the December average rate of 423.8496, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 479.6044 was up 3.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 463.6581, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
AUD to XOF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 458.2729, compared to 434.5146 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 23.7583 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 19.2839 XOF (High: 453.7886 / Low: 434.5047). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.7505 XOF (High: 442.2903 / Low: 434.5399).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and July, 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 20.7237 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 473.7132) against the same month in 2016 (average: 424.2239), the exchange rate shifted by +49.4893 (+11.67%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 466.9324 | 450.4654 | 461.4331 |
| February | 479.6044 | 464.4883 | 473.7132 |
| March | 477.1857 | 462.2454 | 469.0686 |
| April | 469.3406 | 450.5239 | 462.0873 |
| May | 453.7886 | 434.5047 | 441.3636 |
| June | 447.6041 | 432.3170 | 441.9715 |
| July | 452.8918 | 437.4634 | 444.5054 |
| August | 442.2903 | 434.5399 | 439.2840 |
| September | 442.8036 | 434.8445 | 438.8132 |
| October | 438.6278 | 427.7378 | 434.8304 |
| November | 434.4218 | 416.9411 | 425.8051 |
| December | 428.4953 | 418.3395 | 423.8496 |