YEARLY HIGH
312.7803 XAF
YEARLY LOW
269.5816 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
289.4367 XAF

2017 BZD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BZD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 312.7803. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 269.5816.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.1987 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 307.4215 to the December average rate of 275.5344, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 312.7803 was down 0.54% compared to the 2016 peak of 314.4635, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,563,901 XAF
2016 Average 1,484,993 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,347,908 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 215,993.37 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

310.8747
269.4362
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 301.8533, compared to 277.0201 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 24.8332 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 301.8533
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 277.0201

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 10.3854 XAF (High: 287.7911 / Low: 277.4057). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.9333 XAF (High: 278.1820 / Low: 272.2487).

July Spread (Volatile) ±10.3854
December Spread (Stable) ±5.9333

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 9.0955 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.0955

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 307.4215) against the same month in 2016 (average: 302.8657), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5558 (+1.50%).

2017 Avg (January) 307.4215
2016 Avg (January) 302.8657

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 312.7803 303.9825 307.4215
February 309.6737 302.4602 306.8762
March 310.2320 301.0808 305.8000
April 307.9699 298.2643 304.5042
May 300.3196 290.5873 295.4088
June 293.0011 286.5538 291.1093
July 287.7911 277.4057 282.9917
August 278.3947 270.2791 275.6008
September 276.9907 269.5816 272.8894
October 280.7538 273.9132 277.1778
November 281.7373 273.2820 277.9267
December 278.1820 272.2487 275.5344