2017 JPY to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 JPY to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the JPY to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 5.7092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 4.8483.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8609 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3807 to the December average rate of 4.9050, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.7092 was down 3.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.9446, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
JPY to XOF 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 5.4053, compared to 4.9835 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4218 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.2965 XOF (High: 5.7092 / Low: 5.4128). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0932 XOF (High: 4.9900 / Low: 4.8968).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2714 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 5.5648) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.3118), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2529 (+4.76%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.4406 | 5.3191 | 5.3807 |
| February | 5.5489 | 5.4066 | 5.4689 |
| March | 5.5132 | 5.3638 | 5.4473 |
| April | 5.7092 | 5.4128 | 5.5648 |
| May | 5.3874 | 5.2374 | 5.2934 |
| June | 5.3530 | 5.1284 | 5.2768 |
| July | 5.1330 | 5.0284 | 5.0739 |
| August | 5.1208 | 4.9922 | 5.0556 |
| September | 5.0655 | 4.8832 | 4.9728 |
| October | 4.9816 | 4.8865 | 4.9429 |
| November | 4.9900 | 4.8968 | 4.9510 |
| December | 4.9567 | 4.8483 | 4.9050 |