2017 HTG to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 HTG to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the HTG to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 9.5142. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 8.2181.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2961 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.2639 to the December average rate of 8.6732, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9.5142 was down 11.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.7357, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HTG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
HTG to XOF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 9.1013, compared to 8.8234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2779 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.9942 XOF (High: 9.5142 / Low: 8.5200). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2111 XOF (High: 8.7740 / Low: 8.5629).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.4284 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2017: 9.3057) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.3479), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0422 (-0.45%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.4577 | 9.0453 | 9.2639 |
| February | 9.3529 | 9.0423 | 9.2346 |
| March | 9.4308 | 8.7924 | 9.2113 |
| April | 9.0587 | 8.6869 | 8.9531 |
| May | 8.7612 | 8.5287 | 8.6390 |
| June | 9.5142 | 8.5200 | 9.3057 |
| July | 9.3499 | 8.9435 | 9.1654 |
| August | 9.1879 | 8.2181 | 8.7369 |
| September | 8.8469 | 8.6203 | 8.7145 |
| October | 8.9645 | 8.7037 | 8.8281 |
| November | 8.9662 | 8.6327 | 8.8219 |
| December | 8.7740 | 8.5629 | 8.6732 |