2017 BGN to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 BGN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the BGN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 337.2539. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 331.9742.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2796 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 335.7784 to the December average rate of 335.4447, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 337.2539 was down 0.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 338.0204, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BGN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
BGN to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 335.6409, compared to 335.4423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1985 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 4.4826 XAF (High: 336.4568 / Low: 331.9742). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3564 XAF (High: 335.9242 / Low: 334.5677).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.2697 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 335.6769) against the same month in 2016 (average: 335.6700), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0070 (+0.00%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 336.9477 | 334.7042 | 335.7784 |
| February | 336.4965 | 335.0447 | 335.6229 |
| March | 337.2539 | 334.4450 | 335.6769 |
| April | 336.4568 | 331.9742 | 335.4073 |
| May | 336.2871 | 334.9064 | 335.6444 |
| June | 336.8233 | 334.8111 | 335.7153 |
| July | 336.5478 | 334.7940 | 335.6045 |
| August | 335.9242 | 334.5677 | 335.4005 |
| September | 336.2139 | 334.5959 | 335.4451 |
| October | 336.1473 | 333.7048 | 335.3609 |
| November | 336.8346 | 334.8533 | 335.3984 |
| December | 336.4333 | 334.6758 | 335.4447 |