YEARLY HIGH
1.4444 XAF
YEARLY LOW
1.3139 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3332 XAF

2017 KMF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KMF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 1.4444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 1.3139.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1305 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3352 to the December average rate of 1.3317, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4444 was up 4.63% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.3805, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,222 XAF
2016 Average 6,691 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 6,569 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 652.74 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.3400
1.3302
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 1.3333, compared to 1.3332 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3333
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3332

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1252 XAF (High: 1.4444 / Low: 1.3193). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 XAF (High: 1.3384 / Low: 1.3309).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1252
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.3392) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3224), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0168 (+1.27%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.3392
2016 Avg (August) 1.3224

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3510 1.3279 1.3352
February 1.3384 1.3309 1.3337
March 1.3374 1.3260 1.3334
April 1.3381 1.3139 1.3317
May 1.3374 1.3285 1.3328
June 1.3373 1.3288 1.3330
July 1.3362 1.3241 1.3321
August 1.4444 1.3193 1.3392
September 1.3456 1.3250 1.3318
October 1.3518 1.3237 1.3332
November 1.3385 1.3193 1.3310
December 1.3379 1.3237 1.3317