2017 BND to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BND based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |