YEARLY HIGH
170.2153 XAF
YEARLY LOW
153.1822 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
161.7528 XAF

2017 ILS to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 170.2153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 153.1822.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.0331 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 161.9106 to the December average rate of 158.2562, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 170.2153 was up 3.32% compared to the 2016 peak of 164.7531, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 851,077 XAF
2016 Average 773,337 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 765,911 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85,165.63 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

169.4712
152.7488
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 165.7496, compared to 157.7560 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.9936 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 165.7496
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 157.7560

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 9.0345 XAF (High: 164.7650 / Low: 155.7305). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7088 XAF (High: 162.8504 / Low: 161.1416).

July Spread (Volatile) ±9.0345
January Spread (Stable) ±1.7088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 6.2678 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.2678

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 165.6754) against the same month in 2016 (average: 151.4341), the exchange rate shifted by +14.2413 (+9.40%).

2017 Avg (February) 165.6754
2016 Avg (February) 151.4341

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 162.8504 161.1416 161.9106
February 170.2153 161.6583 165.6754
March 169.8178 166.5411 168.0777
April 170.0520 165.2940 167.9193
May 167.4067 162.8665 165.3130
June 166.8183 164.1169 165.6015
July 164.7650 155.7305 160.4101
August 155.9647 153.1822 154.1423
September 157.7609 154.1280 155.9486
October 160.0655 157.1066 158.9826
November 161.2290 156.5991 158.7960
December 159.0562 157.0530 158.2562