2017 BRL to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |