YEARLY HIGH
90.6698 XAF
YEARLY LOW
82.1780 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
86.0914 XAF

2017 CNY to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CNY to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 90.6698. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 82.1780.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.4918 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 89.5688 to the December average rate of 84.0306, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 90.6698 was down 3.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 93.5426, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,266,745 XAF
2016 Average 2,234,650 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,054,451 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 212,293.99 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

90.3923
82.5451
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 88.2365, compared to 83.9463 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.2902 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 88.2365
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 83.9463

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 2.6378 XAF (High: 89.8142 / Low: 87.1763). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1432 XAF (High: 84.5116 / Low: 83.3684).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.6378
December Spread (Stable) ±1.1432

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.7225 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7225

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 89.0865) against the same month in 2016 (average: 90.6553), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5688 (-1.73%).

2017 Avg (March) 89.0865
2016 Avg (March) 90.6553

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 90.3713 88.6789 89.5688
February 90.4952 88.5781 89.7383
March 90.6698 88.0753 89.0865
April 89.8142 87.1763 88.9441
May 87.4601 84.8505 86.2216
June 86.4276 84.6492 85.8597
July 85.0220 82.5061 84.0642
August 83.8641 82.1780 83.1991
September 84.4631 83.0751 83.8247
October 84.9712 83.4194 84.2118
November 85.4640 83.2816 84.3474
December 84.5116 83.3684 84.0306