YEARLY HIGH
2.1667 XOF
YEARLY LOW
2.0828 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1238 XOF

2017 HUF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HUF to XOF 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 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1298 to the December average rate of 2.0960, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.1667 was down 0.04% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.1675, 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 XOF
2016 Average 2,116,161 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 2,082,800 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83,865.38 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.1615
2.0900
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF 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 2.1240, compared to 2.1237 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1240
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1237

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0416 XOF (High: 2.1465 / Low: 2.1048). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0180 XOF (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: 2.1252), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0303 (+1.43%).

2017 Avg (August) 2.1555
2016 Avg (August) 2.1252

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1437 2.1134 2.1298
February 2.1483 2.1196 2.1309
March 2.1402 2.1028 2.1239
April 2.1281 2.0927 2.1066
May 2.1377 2.0995 2.1213
June 2.1470 2.1215 2.1315
July 2.1566 2.1278 2.1434
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