2017 CAD to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

475.0104 XOF

YEARLY LOW

427.5954 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

448.6776 XOF

2017 CAD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 475.0104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 427.5954.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.4151 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 468.3981 to the December average rate of 434.2101, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 475.0104 was up 0.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 472.1365, 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 2,375,052 XOF

2016 Average 2,248,185 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 2,137,977 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 237,075.34 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

475.2487

430.4793

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 455.3699, compared to 441.9853 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.3847 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 455.3699

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 441.9853

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 24.1591 XOF (High: 465.8063 / Low: 441.6471). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.8607 XOF (High: 440.4927 / Low: 433.6319).

April Spread (Volatile) ±24.1591

May Spread (Stable) ±6.8607

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 19.2724 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -19.2724

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 471.5179) against the same month in 2016 (average: 431.5063), the exchange rate shifted by +40.0116 (+9.27%).

2017 Avg (February) 471.5179

2016 Avg (February) 431.5063

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	471.8251	461.9945	468.3981
February	475.0104	464.7918	471.5179
March	466.5401	452.6907	459.8235
April	465.8063	441.6471	456.0466
May	440.4927	433.6319	436.7743
June	444.9426	431.4274	439.6592
July	454.6662	443.6728	448.6423
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