YEARLY HIGH
203.0993 XOF
YEARLY LOW
164.9556 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
182.6296 XOF

2017 BRL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BRL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 203.0993. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 164.9556.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.1437 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 193.6004 to the December average rate of 168.0065, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 203.0993 was up 4.92% compared to the 2016 peak of 193.5787, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,077,481 XOF
2016 Average 4,295,372 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 4,123,890 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 953,591.26 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

202.0739
164.9094
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 191.2679, compared to 173.9912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 17.2767 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 191.2679
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 173.9912

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 17.2436 XOF (High: 192.6340 / Low: 175.3905). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8953 XOF (High: 177.4556 / Low: 173.5603).

May Spread (Volatile) ±17.2436
September Spread (Stable) ±3.8953

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 9.7208 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.7208

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 198.9768) against the same month in 2016 (average: 149.8724), the exchange rate shifted by +49.1045 (+32.76%).

2017 Avg (February) 198.9768
2016 Avg (February) 149.8724

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 196.6798 190.5644 193.6004
February 203.0993 195.4581 198.9768
March 201.6469 193.5105 197.0293
April 199.0995 189.6084 195.0817
May 192.6340 175.3905 185.3609
June 180.2072 174.2779 177.5584
July 180.7985 174.2433 177.9392
August 178.4346 173.1033 175.9896
September 177.4556 173.5603 175.8381
October 177.9829 171.1833 175.0177
November 173.8625 167.9054 171.1564
December 171.7372 164.9556 168.0065