YEARLY HIGH
0.2169 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.1812 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1975 XAF

2017 COP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the COP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.2169. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.1812.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0357 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2103 to the December average rate of 0.1853, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2169 was up 2.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2110, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000,000 COP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,084,409 XAF
2016 Average 974,541 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 905,861 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 178,548.74 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2173
0.1824
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP 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 0.2078, compared to 0.1871 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0207 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2078
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1871

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0142 XAF (High: 0.2028 / Low: 0.1886). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 XAF (High: 0.1883 / Low: 0.1851).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0142
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

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 0.0100 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.2144) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1762), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0381 (+21.63%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.2144
2016 Avg (February) 0.1762

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2131 0.2057 0.2103
February 0.2169 0.2084 0.2144
March 0.2137 0.2059 0.2089
April 0.2165 0.2039 0.2129
May 0.2063 0.1998 0.2029
June 0.2028 0.1886 0.1974
July 0.1901 0.1853 0.1876
August 0.1883 0.1851 0.1868
September 0.1911 0.1849 0.1888
October 0.1927 0.1851 0.1888
November 0.1874 0.1823 0.1855
December 0.1871 0.1812 0.1853