YEARLY HIGH
3.5391 XAF
YEARLY LOW
3.0483 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2557 XAF

2017 DJF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the DJF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 3.5391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 3.0483.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4908 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4574 to the December average rate of 3.0988, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.5391 was down 0.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.5398, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,696 XAF
2016 Average 16,706 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 15,242 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,453.90 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.4951
3.0425
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 3.3920, compared to 3.1194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2727 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3920
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.1306 XAF (High: 3.5391 / Low: 3.4085). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0648 XAF (High: 3.1248 / Low: 3.0600).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1306
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0648

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.1074 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 3.4574) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.4012), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0562 (+1.65%).

2017 Avg (January) 3.4574
2016 Avg (January) 3.4012

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5391 3.4085 3.4574
February 3.4757 3.4045 3.4476
March 3.4894 3.3816 3.4325
April 3.4650 3.3658 3.4260
May 3.3779 3.2643 3.3186
June 3.2935 3.2138 3.2699
July 3.2382 3.1076 3.1843
August 3.1465 3.0619 3.1087
September 3.1229 3.0483 3.0802
October 3.1616 3.0892 3.1212
November 3.1612 3.0752 3.1229
December 3.1248 3.0600 3.0988