YEARLY HIGH
1.4444 XOF
YEARLY LOW
1.3158 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3341 XOF

2017 KMF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KMF to XOF 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 1.3158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1286 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3373 to the December average rate of 1.3317, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4444 was up 4.49% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.3824, 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 XOF
2016 Average 6,712 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 6,579 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 642.98 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.3400
1.3302
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 1.3349, compared to 1.3334 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3349
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3334

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1252 XOF (High: 1.4444 / Low: 1.3193). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0101 XOF (High: 1.3403 / Low: 1.3302).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1252
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0101

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: 1.3256), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0136 (+1.02%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.3392
2016 Avg (August) 1.3256

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3479 1.3297 1.3373
February 1.3464 1.3308 1.3359
March 1.3440 1.3279 1.3362
April 1.3382 1.3158 1.3322
May 1.3381 1.3276 1.3335
June 1.3403 1.3302 1.3341
July 1.3388 1.3241 1.3335
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