2017 CHF to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 CHF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the CHF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 620.1668. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 558.6315.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 61.5352 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 613.9829 to the December average rate of 561.5837, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 620.1668 was up 0.69% compared to the 2016 peak of 615.8978, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CHF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
CHF to XOF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 610.6664, compared to 572.3991 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 38.2673 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 27.7169 XOF (High: 601.3236 / Low: 573.6066). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1222 XOF (High: 606.5651 / Low: 601.4429).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 18.2105 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 616.7855) against the same month in 2016 (average: 600.1227), the exchange rate shifted by +16.6628 (+2.78%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 619.2818 | 611.2811 | 613.9829 |
| February | 620.1668 | 614.5338 | 616.7855 |
| March | 617.6359 | 611.7371 | 614.1065 |
| April | 616.6309 | 605.9413 | 612.2352 |
| May | 607.6334 | 596.6366 | 602.5036 |
| June | 606.5651 | 601.4429 | 604.3848 |
| July | 601.3236 | 573.6066 | 593.3846 |
| August | 581.8153 | 570.2844 | 575.1741 |
| September | 577.3759 | 565.9247 | 572.4238 |
| October | 573.7448 | 561.2281 | 568.3783 |
| November | 566.5794 | 560.2608 | 563.4500 |
| December | 565.0189 | 558.6315 | 561.5837 |