YEARLY HIGH
2.1667 XAF
YEARLY LOW
2.0828 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1224 XAF

2017 HUF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HUF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 23, valuing the pair at 2.1667. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 2.0828.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0839 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1264 to the December average rate of 2.0960, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.1667 was up 0.27% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.1607, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,166,666 XAF
2016 Average 2,109,517 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,082,800 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83,865.38 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.1615
2.0900
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF 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 2.1215, compared to 2.1233 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1215
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1233

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0416 XAF (High: 2.1465 / Low: 2.1048). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0180 XAF (High: 2.1106 / Low: 2.0927).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0416
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0180

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0287 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0287

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 2.1555) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.1200), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0355 (+1.68%).

2017 Avg (August) 2.1555
2016 Avg (August) 2.1200

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1389 2.1088 2.1264
February 2.1418 2.1141 2.1272
March 2.1327 2.0993 2.1194
April 2.1283 2.0918 2.1058
May 2.1355 2.1013 2.1201
June 2.1458 2.1208 2.1298
July 2.1566 2.1230 2.1413
August 2.1667 2.1443 2.1555
September 2.1465 2.1048 2.1268
October 2.1325 2.1012 2.1164
November 2.1106 2.0927 2.1040
December 2.1159 2.0828 2.0960