2017 EGP to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

39.5126 XOF

YEARLY LOW

30.7339 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

32.7026 XOF

2017 EGP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 39.5126. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 30.7339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.7787 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.2377 to the December average rate of 31.0976, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 39.5126 was down 49.49% compared to the 2016 peak of 78.2329, 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 197,563 XOF

2016 Average 317,860 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 153,670 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,893.46 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

37.1078

30.5513

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 33.9695, compared to 31.4357 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.5337 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.9695

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.4357

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 7.0030 XOF (High: 39.5126 / Low: 32.5096). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5154 XOF (High: 31.5213 / Low: 31.0059).

February Spread (Volatile) ±7.0030

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 1.5988 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5988

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 36.5614) against the same month in 2016 (average: 75.9656), the exchange rate shifted by -39.4042 (-51.87%).

2017 Avg (February) 36.5614

2016 Avg (February) 75.9656

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	34.6471	32.1849	33.2377
February	39.5126	32.5096	36.5614
March	38.5494	33.2371	34.9626
April	34.3661	33.3525	33.9110
May	33.3842	32.3143	32.8296
June	32.6782	31.7910	32.3145
July	32.4416	31.0036	31.7969
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