YEARLY HIGH
0.2168 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.1812 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1976 XOF

2017 COP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the COP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.2168. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.1812.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0356 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2106 to the December average rate of 0.1853, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2168 was up 2.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2106, 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 1,083,917 XOF
2016 Average 977,537 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 905,861 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 178,055.92 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2177
0.1824
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP 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 0.2080, compared to 0.1872 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0209 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2080
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1872

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0135 XOF (High: 0.2026 / Low: 0.1891). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 XOF (High: 0.1883 / Low: 0.1851).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0135
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: 0.2147) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1773), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0374 (+21.10%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.2147
2016 Avg (February) 0.1773

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2135 0.2057 0.2106
February 0.2168 0.2093 0.2147
March 0.2137 0.2065 0.2093
April 0.2165 0.2047 0.2130
May 0.2063 0.2000 0.2030
June 0.2026 0.1891 0.1976
July 0.1905 0.1853 0.1878
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