2017 ETB to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

27.9937 XAF

YEARLY LOW

19.9702 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

24.4675 XAF

2017 ETB to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 27.9937. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 19.9702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0235 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.3843 to the December average rate of 20.2481, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 27.9937 was down 2.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 28.7703, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 139,969 XAF

2016 Average 135,959 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 99,851 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,117.54 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

28.0979

19.5345

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 26.5884, compared to 22.3467 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.2417 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.5884

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.3467

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 3.4315 XAF (High: 23.8240 / Low: 20.3925). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5368 XAF (High: 23.7139 / Low: 23.1771).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.4315

September Spread (Stable) ±0.5368

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.7476 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7476

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 27.3843) against the same month in 2016 (average: 28.4439), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0597 (-3.73%).

2017 Avg (January) 27.3843

2016 Avg (January) 28.4439

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	27.9937	26.9196	27.3843
February	27.5897	26.7411	27.2080
March	27.5029	26.5438	27.0163
April	27.1820	26.1782	26.8027
May	26.2670	25.3670	25.8041
June	25.5802	24.7953	25.3148
July	24.9431	24.0061	24.4981
August	24.0484	23.2643	23.7860
September	23.7139	23.1771	23.4206
October	23.8240	20.3925	21.6730
November	20.7808	20.0665	20.4542
December	20.5789	19.9702	20.2481