YEARLY HIGH
339.1041 XOF
YEARLY LOW
332.4672 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
335.7707 XOF

2017 BGN to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BGN to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 339.1041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 332.4672.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6368 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 336.3243 to the December average rate of 335.4447, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 339.1041 was down 0.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 339.9683, 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 1,695,520 XOF
2016 Average 1,684,389 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,662,336 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,184.11 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

336.4940
335.2579
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 336.0437, compared to 335.4977 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5460 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 336.0437
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 335.4977

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 4.7717 XOF (High: 337.2389 / Low: 332.4672). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3564 XOF (High: 335.9242 / Low: 334.5677).

April Spread (Volatile) ±4.7717
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 0.8659 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8659

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 336.1996) against the same month in 2016 (average: 337.7523), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5527 (-0.46%).

2017 Avg (February) 336.1996
2016 Avg (February) 337.7523

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 338.0505 334.0340 336.3243
February 339.1041 335.1018 336.1996
March 339.0565 334.5279 336.3910
April 337.2389 332.4672 335.5251
May 336.9333 334.5519 335.8302
June 337.6408 334.5515 335.9923
July 337.2001 334.7940 335.9369
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