2017 CDF to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5410 XOF

YEARLY LOW

0.3366 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4048 XOF

2017 CDF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CDF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.5410. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 0.3366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2043 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5102 to the December average rate of 0.3511, the exchange rate registered a net change of -31.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5410 was down 19.51% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6721, 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 2,705 XOF

2016 Average 3,087 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 1,683 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,021.69 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5264

0.3324

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.4544, compared to 0.3552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0992 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4544

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3552

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0550 XOF (High: 0.5410 / Low: 0.4860). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 XOF (High: 0.3578 / Low: 0.3500).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0550

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 0.0357 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0357

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.5102) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6551), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1448 (-22.11%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.5102

2016 Avg (January) 0.6551

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5410	0.4860	0.5102
February	0.4945	0.4739	0.4855
March	0.4764	0.4484	0.4628
April	0.4567	0.4287	0.4451
May	0.4283	0.4095	0.4200
June	0.4100	0.3877	0.4026
July	0.3878	0.3433	0.3668
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