YEARLY HIGH
479.6044 XOF
YEARLY LOW
416.9411 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
446.3937 XOF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,398,022 XOF
2016 Average 2,214,364 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 2,084,706 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 313,316.35 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

478.6995
418.8632
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 458.2729
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 434.5146

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±19.2839
August Spread (Stable) ±7.7505

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.7237

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (February) 473.7132
2016 Avg (February) 424.2239

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