YEARLY HIGH
14.6623 XOF
YEARLY LOW
11.4649 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.7375 XOF

2017 GMD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GMD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 14.6623. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 11.4649.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1974 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.2139 to the December average rate of 11.6556, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 14.6623 was down 5.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 15.4733, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 73,312 XOF
2016 Average 70,997 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 57,325 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,986.83 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

14.4697
11.3998
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 13.5207, compared to 11.9543 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5664 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5207
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.9543

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.6663 XOF (High: 14.6623 / Low: 13.9960). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2724 XOF (High: 14.1402 / Low: 13.8677).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6663
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2724

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.6712 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6712

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 14.2139) against the same month in 2016 (average: 15.3699), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1561 (-7.52%).

2017 Avg (January) 14.2139
2016 Avg (January) 15.3699

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.6623 13.9960 14.2139
February 14.1402 13.8677 13.9897
March 14.0260 13.4088 13.7581
April 13.7323 13.2685 13.5537
May 13.2396 12.6798 12.8825
June 12.8371 12.5080 12.7262
July 12.5894 12.0636 12.3778
August 12.3315 11.8934 12.0886
September 12.1035 11.8146 11.9575
October 12.1631 11.6674 11.8598
November 11.9727 11.5801 11.7866
December 11.7604 11.4649 11.6556