YEARLY HIGH
350.7853 XAF
YEARLY LOW
303.3403 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
324.1834 XAF

2017 AWG to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AWG to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 350.7853. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 303.3403.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.4450 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 343.5089 to the December average rate of 309.7504, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 350.7853 was down 0.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 351.1295, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,753,927 XAF
2016 Average 1,655,392 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,516,702 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 237,225.17 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

347.1902
303.0139
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 337.0965, compared to 311.2703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 25.8262 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 337.0965
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 311.2703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 13.0822 XAF (High: 322.1451 / Low: 309.0629). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.9279 XAF (High: 315.7094 / Low: 308.7816).

July Spread (Volatile) ±13.0822
October Spread (Stable) ±6.9279

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 10.6380 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.6380

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 343.5089) against the same month in 2016 (average: 336.9874), the exchange rate shifted by +6.5214 (+1.94%).

2017 Avg (January) 343.5089
2016 Avg (January) 336.9874

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 350.7853 338.8994 343.5089
February 345.5551 338.1280 342.5927
March 346.7056 336.2256 341.1444
April 344.5168 333.9084 340.2826
May 335.3845 324.2891 329.6446
June 328.1291 319.9855 325.4059
July 322.1451 309.0629 317.0516
August 313.6679 305.1882 309.7743
September 311.0160 303.3403 306.6953
October 315.7094 308.7816 311.7829
November 316.6149 307.6696 312.5672
December 312.6322 305.2627 309.7504