YEARLY HIGH
13.5336 XAF
YEARLY LOW
11.3086 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.3042 XAF

2017 DOP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the DOP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 13.5336. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 11.3086.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2251 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.2830 to the December average rate of 11.4649, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 13.5336 was down 0.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.5877, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 67,668 XAF
2016 Average 64,587 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 56,543 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,125.26 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

13.4648
11.2831
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 12.9006, compared to 11.7078 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1928 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.9006
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.7078

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.5248 XAF (High: 13.2872 / Low: 12.7623). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2664 XAF (High: 11.8402 / Low: 11.5738).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5248
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2664

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4094 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 13.2830) against the same month in 2016 (average: 13.2650), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0180 (+0.14%).

2017 Avg (January) 13.2830
2016 Avg (January) 13.2650

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.5336 13.1125 13.2830
February 13.3654 13.0082 13.1684
March 13.2872 12.7623 13.0415
April 13.1086 12.6860 12.9723
May 12.7712 12.3449 12.5629
June 12.4573 12.1822 12.3756
July 12.2542 11.8411 12.0459
August 11.8899 11.5621 11.7630
September 11.8303 11.4573 11.6223
October 11.8402 11.5738 11.7149
November 11.7925 11.4156 11.6360
December 11.5820 11.3086 11.4649