2017 ETB to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

28.0038 XOF

YEARLY LOW

19.9702 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

24.4856 XOF

2017 ETB to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 28.0038. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 19.9702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0336 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.4286 to the December average rate of 20.2481, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 28.0038 was down 2.92% compared to the 2016 peak of 28.8460, 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 140,019 XOF

2016 Average 136,387 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 99,851 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,167.78 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

28.1466

19.5301

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 26.6204, compared to 22.3507 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.2697 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.6204

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.3507

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 3.4315 XOF (High: 23.8240 / Low: 20.3925). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5368 XOF (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: 27.4286) against the same month in 2016 (average: 28.5769), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1483 (-4.02%).

2017 Avg (January) 27.4286

2016 Avg (January) 28.5769

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	28.0038	26.9302	27.4286
February	27.5989	26.7794	27.2546
March	27.5464	26.5830	27.0738
April	27.1581	26.1752	26.8118
May	26.2868	25.3659	25.8182
June	25.5927	24.8631	25.3356
July	25.0076	24.0061	24.5226
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