YEARLY HIGH
13.5385 XOF
YEARLY LOW
11.3086 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.3130 XOF

2017 DOP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the DOP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 13.5385. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 11.3086.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2299 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.3045 to the December average rate of 11.4649, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 13.5385 was down 0.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.5437, 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 67,692 XOF
2016 Average 64,789 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 56,543 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,149.55 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

13.4884
11.2810
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 12.9162, compared to 11.7098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.9162
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.7098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.5307 XOF (High: 13.3300 / Low: 12.7993). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2480 XOF (High: 12.4636 / Low: 12.2156).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5307
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2480

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 0.4070 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 13.3045) against the same month in 2016 (average: 13.3270), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0225 (-0.17%).

2017 Avg (January) 13.3045
2016 Avg (January) 13.3270

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.5385 13.1177 13.3045
February 13.3699 13.0269 13.1909
March 13.3300 12.7993 13.0692
April 13.1019 12.7035 12.9768
May 12.7673 12.3444 12.5698
June 12.4636 12.2156 12.3858
July 12.2859 11.8411 12.0580
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