YEARLY HIGH
0.9706 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.8495 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8972 XAF

2017 CLP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CLP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.9706. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.8495.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1211 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9362 to the December average rate of 0.8726, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.9706 was up 1.98% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9517, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 CLP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 970,554 XAF
2016 Average 878,235 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 849,464 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121,090.40 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.9688
0.8527
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP 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 0.9201, compared to 0.8744 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0457 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9201
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8744

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0531 XAF (High: 0.9553 / Low: 0.9022). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0196 XAF (High: 0.8728 / Low: 0.8533).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0531
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0196

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0503 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0503

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.9592) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8415), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1176 (+13.98%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.9592
2016 Avg (February) 0.8415

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9472 0.9217 0.9362
February 0.9706 0.9440 0.9592
March 0.9554 0.9104 0.9282
April 0.9553 0.9022 0.9340
May 0.9040 0.8689 0.8837
June 0.8883 0.8637 0.8792
July 0.8728 0.8533 0.8647
August 0.8799 0.8505 0.8624
September 0.8895 0.8674 0.8797
October 0.8980 0.8696 0.8853
November 0.8955 0.8518 0.8816
December 0.8955 0.8495 0.8726