YEARLY HIGH
787.0192 XAF
YEARLY LOW
708.1217 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
749.1926 XAF

2017 FKP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the FKP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 787.0192. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 708.1217.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 78.8975 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 762.8849 to the December average rate of 742.5588, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 787.0192 was down 12.11% compared to the 2016 peak of 895.4795, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,935,096 XAF
2016 Average 4,019,742 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 3,540,608 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 394,487.69 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

779.8368
713.5007
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 763.3018, compared to 735.0834 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 28.2184 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 763.3018
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 735.0834

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 35.4305 XAF (High: 748.1984 / Low: 712.7679). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.8421 XAF (High: 751.2041 / Low: 738.3620).

September Spread (Volatile) ±35.4305
December Spread (Stable) ±12.8421

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 21.3154 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.3154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 774.3088) against the same month in 2016 (average: 828.2128), the exchange rate shifted by -53.9040 (-6.51%).

2017 Avg (April) 774.3088
2016 Avg (April) 828.2128

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 774.1239 743.1274 762.8849
February 780.1047 759.7785 769.6468
March 770.3769 748.2639 757.8702
April 787.0192 764.7200 774.3088
May 780.2011 750.6409 766.9099
June 755.7097 742.5060 748.1903
July 751.5224 730.1630 740.3441
August 733.4794 708.1217 719.0287
September 748.1984 712.7679 733.2512
October 748.1738 728.0604 736.8132
November 747.7915 731.9782 738.5045
December 751.2041 738.3620 742.5588