YEARLY HIGH
90.8561 XOF
YEARLY LOW
82.1780 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
86.1514 XOF

2017 CNY to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CNY to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 90.8561. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 82.1780.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6781 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 89.7140 to the December average rate of 84.0306, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 90.8561 was down 3.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 93.7887, 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 2,271,402 XOF
2016 Average 2,241,708 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 2,054,451 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 216,951.26 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

90.5610
82.5298
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 88.3425, compared to 83.9603 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.3822 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 88.3425
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 83.9603

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 2.7355 XOF (High: 85.2416 / Low: 82.5061). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1432 XOF (High: 84.5116 / Low: 83.3684).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.7355
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 2.7060 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 89.8917) against the same month in 2016 (average: 90.8559), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9642 (-1.06%).

2017 Avg (February) 89.8917
2016 Avg (February) 90.8559

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 90.3757 88.8941 89.7140
February 90.8561 88.7405 89.8917
March 90.6195 88.1928 89.2759
April 89.8577 87.1664 88.9746
May 87.3756 84.9599 86.2686
June 86.4492 84.8821 85.9302
July 85.2416 82.5061 84.1481
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