2017 ILS to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ILS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |