YEARLY HIGH
337.2539 XAF
YEARLY LOW
331.9742 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
335.5416 XAF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,686,269 XAF
2016 Average 1,679,095 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,659,871 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,398.10 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

335.8201
335.3192
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 335.6409
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 335.4423

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

April Spread (Volatile) ±4.4826
August Spread (Stable) ±1.3564

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 0.2697 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2697

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (March) 335.6769
2016 Avg (March) 335.6700

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