2017 BAM to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

340.2517 XOF

YEARLY LOW

332.2973 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

335.6863 XOF

2017 BAM to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to XOF 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 332.2973.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.9544 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 336.2690 to the December average rate of 335.3607, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 340.2517 was up 0.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 339.9603, 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 XOF

2016 Average 1,684,116 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 1,661,487 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,771.95 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

336.5193

335.0408

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 335.9894, compared to 335.3832 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 335.9894

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 335.3832

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 6.7789 XOF (High: 340.2517 / Low: 333.4728). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8669 XOF (High: 337.0545 / Low: 334.1876).

October Spread (Volatile) ±6.7789

May Spread (Stable) ±2.8669

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.8674 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8674

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: 336.5229), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0427 (-0.31%).

2017 Avg (October) 335.4802

2016 Avg (October) 336.5229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	337.8730	333.9290	336.2690
February	339.2911	334.9186	336.3961
March	338.6597	333.4341	336.3372
April	336.9183	332.2973	335.4698
May	337.0545	334.1876	335.7075
June	337.3469	334.3937	335.7566
July	337.1981	332.7740	335.6564
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