YEARLY HIGH
39.5007 XAF
YEARLY LOW
30.7339 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.6796 XAF

2017 EGP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 39.5007. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 30.7339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.7668 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.1844 to the December average rate of 31.0976, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 39.5007 was down 49.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 77.9222, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 197,504 XAF
2016 Average 316,766 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 153,670 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,833.80 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

37.0419
30.5573
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 33.9289, compared to 31.4304 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4984 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.9289
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.4304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 7.1236 XAF (High: 39.5007 / Low: 32.3771). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5154 XAF (High: 31.5213 / Low: 31.0059).

February Spread (Volatile) ±7.1236
August Spread (Stable) ±0.5154

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.6133 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6133

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 36.5015) against the same month in 2016 (average: 75.5010), the exchange rate shifted by -38.9995 (-51.65%).

2017 Avg (February) 36.5015
2016 Avg (February) 75.5010

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.6359 32.1497 33.1844
February 39.5007 32.3771 36.5015
March 38.5614 33.1928 34.8882
April 34.4239 33.3045 33.8994
May 33.4438 32.2727 32.8117
June 32.6826 31.7037 32.2880
July 32.3756 31.0036 31.7652
August 31.5213 31.0059 31.2672
September 31.6158 30.8894 31.2016
October 32.0055 31.3789 31.6326
November 32.0635 31.0732 31.6184
December 31.3257 30.7339 31.0976