YEARLY HIGH
445.3160 XOF
YEARLY LOW
404.7081 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
421.6745 XOF

2017 BND to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BND to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 445.3160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 404.7081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.6079 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 432.9633 to the December average rate of 411.4980, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 445.3160 was up 0.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 443.6693, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,226,580 XOF
2016 Average 2,157,112 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 2,023,541 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 203,039.47 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

441.0387
404.8651
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 432.4651, compared to 410.8839 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.5812 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 432.4651
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 410.8839

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 12.7223 XOF (High: 445.3160 / Low: 432.5937). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.7453 XOF (High: 435.6004 / Low: 430.8551).

February Spread (Volatile) ±12.7223
January Spread (Stable) ±4.7453

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 12.1411 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.1411

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 437.0174) against the same month in 2016 (average: 423.6580), the exchange rate shifted by +13.3594 (+3.15%).

2017 Avg (February) 437.0174
2016 Avg (February) 423.6580

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 435.6004 430.8551 432.9633
February 445.3160 432.5937 437.0174
March 442.2384 434.0749 437.9356
April 442.3307 430.0631 438.0243
May 431.7573 421.3206 425.8831
June 425.5955 417.4740 422.9671
July 419.5416 409.2189 415.5387
August 410.1561 404.7081 407.8796
September 411.1545 405.3344 408.0251
October 413.6259 406.7963 410.2582
November 415.3892 408.6539 412.1037
December 413.9976 408.8620 411.4980