YEARLY HIGH
0.5343 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.4591 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4966 XOF

2017 IQD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the IQD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 4, valuing the pair at 0.5343. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.4591.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0753 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5241 to the December average rate of 0.4654, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5343 was down 5.05% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5628, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,672 XOF
2016 Average 2,616 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 2,295 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 376.40 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5300
0.4595
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD 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 0.5171, compared to 0.4760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0412 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5171
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0229 XOF (High: 0.5181 / Low: 0.4952). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0114 XOF (High: 0.4705 / Low: 0.4591).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0229
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0114

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 0.0153 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.5239) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5443), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0205 (-3.76%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.5239
2016 Avg (March) 0.5443

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5328 0.5183 0.5241
February 0.5294 0.5142 0.5230
March 0.5343 0.5138 0.5239
April 0.5303 0.5124 0.5231
May 0.5181 0.4952 0.5079
June 0.5060 0.4904 0.5008
July 0.4968 0.4795 0.4881
August 0.4811 0.4668 0.4755
September 0.4784 0.4652 0.4701
October 0.4835 0.4717 0.4780
November 0.4857 0.4657 0.4787
December 0.4705 0.4591 0.4654