YEARLY HIGH
170.3806 XOF
YEARLY LOW
153.1822 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
161.8652 XOF

2017 ILS to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ILS to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 170.3806. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 153.1822.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.1984 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 162.1739 to the December average rate of 158.2562, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 170.3806 was up 3.59% compared to the 2016 peak of 164.4688, 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 851,903 XOF
2016 Average 775,745 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 765,911 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85,992.07 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

169.8637
152.7131
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 165.9474, compared to 157.7829 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.1645 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 165.9474
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 157.7829

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 9.4856 XOF (High: 165.2160 / Low: 155.7305). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0032 XOF (High: 159.0562 / Low: 157.0530).

July Spread (Volatile) ±9.4856
December Spread (Stable) ±2.0032

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 6.4293 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.4293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 165.9580) against the same month in 2016 (average: 152.3672), the exchange rate shifted by +13.5908 (+8.92%).

2017 Avg (February) 165.9580
2016 Avg (February) 152.3672

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 163.7237 161.3183 162.1739
February 170.3806 162.3198 165.9580
March 170.0326 167.0240 168.4345
April 169.7665 165.5863 167.9772
May 167.1080 163.1134 165.4032
June 166.8746 164.2741 165.7376
July 165.2160 155.7305 160.5716
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