2017 IMP to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

629.0749 XAF

YEARLY LOW

544.9506 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

582.0765 XAF

2017 IMP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the IMP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 629.0749. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 544.9506.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 84.1244 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 617.8547 to the December average rate of 553.9350, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 629.0749 was down 0.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 631.0164, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,145,375 XAF

2016 Average 2,968,565 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 2,724,753 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 420,621.85 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

624.5814

543.8607

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IMP 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 606.5927, compared to 557.5604 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 49.0324 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 606.5927

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 557.5604

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 23.3255 XAF (High: 578.2492 / Low: 554.9237). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.9074 XAF (High: 559.8971 / Low: 547.9897).

July Spread (Volatile) ±23.3255

August Spread (Stable) ±11.9074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 19.0701 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -19.0701

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 617.8547) against the same month in 2016 (average: 604.2953), the exchange rate shifted by +13.5594 (+2.24%).

2017 Avg (January) 617.8547

2016 Avg (January) 604.2953

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	629.0749	610.0175	617.8547
February	621.9978	608.6290	616.8102
March	624.5025	605.2047	614.0976
April	620.1288	601.0337	612.6102
May	603.8618	584.2079	593.5402
June	588.9917	574.5352	584.6435
July	578.2492	554.9237	569.1081
August	559.8971	547.9897	554.9610
September	558.2725	544.9506	550.5874
October	565.1976	552.8737	558.2037
November	565.7123	549.7543	558.5671
December	558.6178	546.4187	553.9350