YEARLY HIGH
27.2117 XAF
YEARLY LOW
23.1334 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.8031 XAF

2017 HNL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HNL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 27.2117. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 23.1334.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0783 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.4674 to the December average rate of 23.4355, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 27.2117 was down 0.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 27.3064, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 136,058 XAF
2016 Average 130,399 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 115,667 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,391.28 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

26.7705
23.1323
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 25.8670, compared to 23.7393 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1277 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.8670
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.7393

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 1.3376 XAF (High: 27.2117 / Low: 25.8741). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4665 XAF (High: 23.9737 / Low: 23.5072).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.3376
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4665

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 0.8271 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 26.4674) against the same month in 2016 (average: 26.9406), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4733 (-1.76%).

2017 Avg (January) 26.4674
2016 Avg (January) 26.9406

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.2117 25.8741 26.4674
February 26.4762 25.8243 26.1959
March 26.5444 25.7461 26.1413
April 26.4549 25.5751 26.1339
May 25.7287 24.9085 25.3068
June 25.0951 24.5790 24.9566
July 24.7055 23.8739 24.3197
August 23.9975 23.4334 23.7740
September 23.8697 23.2422 23.4943
October 23.9737 23.5072 23.7549
November 24.0207 23.2205 23.6572
December 23.6547 23.1334 23.4355