YEARLY HIGH
312.0709 XOF
YEARLY LOW
269.5816 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
289.6419 XOF

2017 BZD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BZD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 312.0709. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 269.5816.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.4893 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 307.9197 to the December average rate of 275.5344, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 312.0709 was down 0.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 315.0930, 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 1,560,354 XOF
2016 Average 1,489,630 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,347,908 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 212,446.49 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

311.4227
269.3864
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 302.2164, compared to 277.0674 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 25.1490 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 302.2164
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 277.0674

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 11.1289 XOF (High: 288.5346 / Low: 277.4057). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.8096 XOF (High: 293.1478 / Low: 287.3382).

July Spread (Volatile) ±11.1289
June Spread (Stable) ±5.8096

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 9.0388 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.0388

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 307.9197) against the same month in 2016 (average: 304.2826), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6371 (+1.20%).

2017 Avg (January) 307.9197
2016 Avg (January) 304.2826

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 312.0709 304.3122 307.9197
February 310.5414 303.6979 307.4013
March 311.0760 301.4827 306.4511
April 307.7561 298.5936 304.6085
May 300.2272 290.9142 295.5697
June 293.1478 287.3382 291.3480
July 288.5346 277.4057 283.2750
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