2017 CAD to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

474.4678 XAF

YEARLY LOW

427.5954 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

448.3661 XAF

2017 CAD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 474.4678. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 427.5954.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 46.8724 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 467.6386 to the December average rate of 434.2101, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 474.4678 was up 0.20% compared to the 2016 peak of 473.5153, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,372,339 XAF

2016 Average 2,241,217 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 2,137,977 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 234,361.95 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

474.3619

430.5599

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 454.8207, compared to 441.9114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.9092 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 454.8207

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 441.9114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 25.4086 XAF (High: 465.9445 / Low: 440.5359). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.9691 XAF (High: 437.2066 / Low: 430.2375).

April Spread (Volatile) ±25.4086

December Spread (Stable) ±6.9691

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 19.3581 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -19.3581

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 470.7118) against the same month in 2016 (average: 428.8744), the exchange rate shifted by +41.8374 (+9.76%).

2017 Avg (February) 470.7118

2016 Avg (February) 428.8744

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	471.0916	461.4884	467.6386
February	474.4678	465.2074	470.7118
March	466.4132	452.0872	458.8489
April	465.9445	440.5359	455.8929
May	440.6770	432.9756	436.5348
June	444.9709	431.0145	439.2972
July	453.7866	442.8398	448.1994
August	444.3132	436.7549	440.2843
September	453.4497	444.2082	447.8243
October	447.0517	433.6812	443.1149
November	444.4681	427.5954	437.8357
December	437.2066	430.2375	434.2101