YEARLY HIGH
371.7542 XAF
YEARLY LOW
312.5570 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
338.3595 XAF

2017 AZN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AZN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 371.7542. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 312.5570.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 59.1972 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 333.5880 to the December average rate of 326.3929, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 371.7542 was down 6.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 396.4403, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,858,771 XAF
2016 Average 1,853,193 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,562,785 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 295,986.04 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

367.3131
320.6355
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 347.7233, compared to 328.9957 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.7276 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 347.7233
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 328.9957

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 39.0973 XAF (High: 351.6543 / Low: 312.5570). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.8181 XAF (High: 332.7628 / Low: 325.9447).

February Spread (Volatile) ±39.0973
October Spread (Stable) ±6.8181

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 11.1702 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.1702

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 363.4233) against the same month in 2016 (average: 381.7857), the exchange rate shifted by -18.3625 (-4.81%).

2017 Avg (April) 363.4233
2016 Avg (April) 381.7857

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 349.1563 313.1346 333.5880
February 351.6543 312.5570 338.1801
March 358.8324 346.9954 353.7475
April 371.7542 354.0224 363.4233
May 359.9772 343.9226 352.2531
June 347.4725 339.8421 345.1480
July 342.6599 328.4164 337.1910
August 331.4873 322.3469 327.7040
September 330.3824 320.5592 324.5253
October 332.7628 325.9447 329.3498
November 333.0658 323.3849 328.8113
December 330.6219 321.4228 326.3929