YEARLY HIGH
9.6092 XAF
YEARLY LOW
8.4661 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.9423 XAF

2017 BTN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BTN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 9.6092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 8.4661.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1431 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.0746 to the December average rate of 8.6220, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9.6092 was up 3.34% compared to the 2016 peak of 9.2987, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 48,046 XAF
2016 Average 44,188 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 42,330 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,715.60 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

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BTN 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 9.2270, compared to 8.6577 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5694 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.2270
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.6577

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.9536 XAF (High: 9.5287 / Low: 8.5751). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1370 XAF (High: 8.6873 / Low: 8.5503).

August Spread (Volatile) Âą0.9536
December Spread (Stable) Âą0.1370

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2768 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2768

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 9.4905) against the same month in 2016 (average: 8.7112), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7793 (+8.95%).

2017 Avg (April) 9.4905
2016 Avg (April) 8.7112

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Month High Low Average
January 9.2400 8.9650 9.0746
February 9.2959 8.9794 9.1981
March 9.4670 9.2287 9.3125
April 9.6092 9.3318 9.4905
May 9.3794 9.0310 9.2138
June 9.1420 8.8937 9.0726
July 8.9248 8.6511 8.8275
August 9.5287 8.5751 8.7561
September 8.6466 8.4661 8.5505
October 8.7055 8.4714 8.5754
November 8.7314 8.5005 8.6143
December 8.6873 8.5503 8.6220