YEARLY HIGH
349.9898 XOF
YEARLY LOW
303.3403 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
324.4123 XOF

2017 AWG to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AWG to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 349.9898. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 303.3403.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 46.6495 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 344.0649 to the December average rate of 309.7504, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 349.9898 was down 0.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 351.0470, 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 1,749,949 XOF
2016 Average 1,660,557 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,516,702 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 233,247.32 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

347.8018
302.9583
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 337.5014, compared to 311.3232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 26.1782 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 337.5014
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 311.3232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 13.9145 XOF (High: 322.9774 / Low: 309.0629). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.9279 XOF (High: 315.7094 / Low: 308.7816).

July Spread (Volatile) ±13.9145
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 10.5754 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.5754

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 344.0649) against the same month in 2016 (average: 338.5639), the exchange rate shifted by +5.5010 (+1.62%).

2017 Avg (January) 344.0649
2016 Avg (January) 338.5639

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 349.9898 339.7931 344.0649
February 346.8136 338.8235 343.1782
March 346.5134 336.6743 341.8699
April 343.9382 334.6617 340.3991
May 334.7862 324.7808 329.8238
June 328.0791 320.8660 325.6726
July 322.9774 309.0629 317.3688
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