2017 BAM to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

340.2517 XAF

YEARLY LOW

331.8046 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

335.4572 XAF

2017 BAM to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 340.2517. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 331.8046.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.4471 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 335.7232 to the December average rate of 335.3607, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 340.2517 was up 0.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 338.0465, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,701,259 XAF

2016 Average 1,678,822 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 1,659,023 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,235.68 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

335.8845

335.0985

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 335.5866, compared to 335.3278 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2588 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 335.5866

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 335.3278

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 6.7789 XAF (High: 340.2517 / Low: 333.4728). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8961 XAF (High: 336.9656 / Low: 335.0694).

October Spread (Volatile) ±6.7789

February Spread (Stable) ±1.8961

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2976 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2976

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 335.4802) against the same month in 2016 (average: 335.8421), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3619 (-0.11%).

2017 Avg (October) 335.4802

2016 Avg (October) 335.8421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	336.9803	333.7288	335.7232
February	336.9656	335.0694	335.8190
March	336.9019	332.9742	335.6234
April	336.4342	331.8046	335.3520
May	336.4292	334.3005	335.5217
June	337.0407	333.9430	335.4800
July	336.5458	332.7740	335.3242
August	335.7347	332.5085	335.1640
September	339.0394	333.3136	335.4549
October	340.2517	333.4728	335.4802
November	337.0153	333.5074	335.1826
December	336.5381	332.7962	335.3607