2017 IMP to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

627.6482 XOF

YEARLY LOW

544.9506 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

582.4883 XOF

2017 IMP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the IMP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 627.6482. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 544.9506.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 82.6976 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 618.8551 to the December average rate of 553.9350, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 627.6482 was down 0.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 629.5441, 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 3,138,241 XOF

2016 Average 2,977,826 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 2,724,753 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 413,488.24 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

625.6819

543.7606

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IMP 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 607.3214, compared to 557.6553 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 49.6661 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 607.3214

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 557.6553

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 24.8194 XOF (High: 579.7431 / Low: 554.9237). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.9074 XOF (High: 559.8971 / Low: 547.9897).

July Spread (Volatile) ±24.8194

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 18.9572 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -18.9572

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 618.8551) against the same month in 2016 (average: 607.1223), the exchange rate shifted by +11.7328 (+1.93%).

2017 Avg (January) 618.8551

2016 Avg (January) 607.1223

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	627.6482	611.6262	618.8551
February	624.2631	609.8810	617.8642
March	624.1562	606.0125	615.4035
April	619.0875	602.3897	612.8201
May	602.7845	585.0935	593.8629
June	588.9020	576.1163	585.1226
July	579.7431	554.9237	569.6776
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