2017 CDF to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5407 XAF

YEARLY LOW

0.3366 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4045 XAF

2017 CDF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CDF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.5407. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 0.3366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2041 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5094 to the December average rate of 0.3511, the exchange rate registered a net change of -31.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5407 was down 19.59% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6724, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,704 XAF

2016 Average 3,077 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 1,683 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,020.33 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5255

0.3325

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.4538, compared to 0.3551 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0987 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4538

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0563 XAF (High: 0.5407 / Low: 0.4844). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 XAF (High: 0.3578 / Low: 0.3500).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0563

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0358 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0358

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.5094) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6520), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1426 (-21.87%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.5094

2016 Avg (January) 0.6520

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5407	0.4844	0.5094
February	0.4943	0.4734	0.4847
March	0.4758	0.4478	0.4619
April	0.4561	0.4288	0.4450
May	0.4287	0.4089	0.4198
June	0.4098	0.3866	0.4022
July	0.3870	0.3433	0.3664
August	0.3575	0.3366	0.3486
September	0.3578	0.3500	0.3529
October	0.3608	0.3520	0.3561
November	0.3620	0.3491	0.3555
December	0.3556	0.3426	0.3511