YEARLY HIGH
789.1089 XOF
YEARLY LOW
708.1217 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
749.7101 XOF

2017 FKP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the FKP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 789.1089. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 708.1217.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 80.9873 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 764.1235 to the December average rate of 742.5588, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 789.1089 was down 12.11% compared to the 2016 peak of 897.8350, 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 3,945,545 XOF
2016 Average 4,032,722 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 3,540,608 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 404,936.27 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

780.1387
713.4732
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 764.2137, compared to 735.2066 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 29.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 764.2137
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 735.2066

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 35.4305 XOF (High: 748.1984 / Low: 712.7679). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.8421 XOF (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 22.0543 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -22.0543

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 774.5832) against the same month in 2016 (average: 832.8847), the exchange rate shifted by -58.3015 (-7.00%).

2017 Avg (April) 774.5832
2016 Avg (April) 832.8847

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 775.1174 745.2872 764.1235
February 780.7351 761.3415 770.9628
March 770.2483 751.8847 759.4773
April 789.1089 764.4088 774.5832
May 778.6413 751.4854 767.3276
June 756.7289 743.0098 748.8076
July 752.9790 730.1630 741.0830
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