YEARLY HIGH
27.2214 XOF
YEARLY LOW
23.1334 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.8207 XOF

2017 HNL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HNL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 27.2214. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 23.1334.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0880 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.5100 to the December average rate of 23.4355, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 27.2214 was down 0.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 27.3782, 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 136,107 XOF
2016 Average 130,809 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 115,667 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,440.12 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

26.8175
23.1280
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 25.8980, compared to 23.7433 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1547 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.8980
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.7433

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 1.3193 XOF (High: 27.2214 / Low: 25.9021). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4562 XOF (High: 25.1029 / Low: 24.6467).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.3193
June Spread (Stable) ±0.4562

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 0.8222 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8222

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 26.5100) against the same month in 2016 (average: 27.0665), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5565 (-2.06%).

2017 Avg (January) 26.5100
2016 Avg (January) 27.0665

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.2214 25.9021 26.5100
February 26.5238 25.8722 26.2407
March 26.6167 25.7805 26.1969
April 26.4883 25.6212 26.1428
May 25.6828 24.9344 25.3206
June 25.1029 24.6467 24.9771
July 24.7617 23.8739 24.3441
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