YEARLY HIGH
371.5544 XOF
YEARLY LOW
313.8360 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
338.5913 XOF

2017 AZN to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AZN to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 371.5544. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 313.8360.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 57.7185 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 334.1213 to the December average rate of 326.3929, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 371.5544 was down 6.91% compared to the 2016 peak of 399.1541, 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 1,857,772 XOF
2016 Average 1,859,106 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,569,180 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 288,592.29 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

367.4500
320.6231
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 348.1307, compared to 329.0520 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.0787 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 348.1307
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 329.0520

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 38.1597 XOF (High: 351.9957 / Low: 313.8360). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.5217 XOF (High: 347.6342 / Low: 341.1125).

February Spread (Volatile) ±38.1597
June Spread (Stable) ±6.5217

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 11.1041 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.1041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 363.5477) against the same month in 2016 (average: 383.9395), the exchange rate shifted by -20.3918 (-5.31%).

2017 Avg (April) 363.5477
2016 Avg (April) 383.9395

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 348.3644 314.4159 334.1213
February 351.9957 313.8360 338.7429
March 359.7037 347.9973 354.4973
April 371.5544 354.4133 363.5477
May 359.3350 344.2187 352.4436
June 347.6342 341.1125 345.4312
July 343.3592 328.4164 337.5286
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