2017 GEL to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

259.6812 XOF

YEARLY LOW

203.2962 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

233.3281 XOF

2017 GEL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GEL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 259.6812. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 203.2962.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.3850 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 229.4544 to the December average rate of 211.2073, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 259.6812 was down 6.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 276.7918, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,298,406 XOF

2016 Average 1,262,238 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 1,016,481 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 281,924.93 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

258.3073

206.9255

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 242.5527, compared to 224.1035 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.4492 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 242.5527

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 224.1035

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 21.7108 XOF (High: 225.0070 / Low: 203.2962). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1732 XOF (High: 226.3484 / Low: 221.1751).

November Spread (Volatile) ±21.7108

October Spread (Stable) ±5.1732

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 9.1045 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.1045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 254.0255) against the same month in 2016 (average: 258.1204), the exchange rate shifted by -4.0949 (-1.59%).

2017 Avg (April) 254.0255

2016 Avg (April) 258.1204

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	236.8555	226.2179	229.4544
February	243.1003	226.5291	234.6463
March	254.2838	246.2113	249.5617
April	259.6812	243.7818	254.0255
May	248.5375	242.1304	244.9210
June	244.8087	239.3921	242.7072
July	241.8478	231.5946	237.6213
August	234.2617	226.6410	231.4707
September	226.9814	221.2387	223.2969
October	226.3484	221.1751	224.3591
November	225.0070	203.2962	216.6654
December	218.7581	203.4926	211.2073