YEARLY HIGH
622.2110 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.0298 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
396.8699 XAF

2017 BYR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BYR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 622.2110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 7, dropping to 0.0298.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 622.1812 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 139.1421 to the December average rate of 553.9350, the exchange rate registered a net change of 298.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 622.2110 was up 1910284.78% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0326, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,111,055 XAF
2016 Average 148 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 149 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,110,906.15 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

643.1048
-58.4307
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BYR 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 236.1795, compared to 557.5604 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 321.3808 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 236.1795
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 557.5604

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 622.1806 XAF (High: 622.2110 / Low: 0.0305). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 XAF (High: 0.0310 / Low: 0.0300).

January Spread (Volatile) ±622.1806
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 351.5277 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -351.5277

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 139.1421) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0305), the exchange rate shifted by +139.1115 (+455847.30%).

2017 Avg (January) 139.1421
2016 Avg (January) 0.0305

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 622.2110 0.0305 139.1421
February 620.1687 0.0304 351.5584
March 0.0312 0.0302 0.0307
April 0.0310 0.0300 0.0306
May 600.5768 0.0298 341.6721
June 588.9917 574.5352 584.6435
July 578.2492 554.9237 569.1081
August 559.8971 547.9897 554.9610
September 558.2725 544.9506 550.5874
October 565.1976 552.8737 558.2037
November 565.7123 549.7543 558.5671
December 558.6178 546.4187 553.9350