YEARLY HIGH
0.6989 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.6055 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6467 XAF

2017 KPW to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KPW to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.6989. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.6055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0934 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6865 to the December average rate of 0.6155, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6989 was down 0.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7012, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,495 XAF
2016 Average 3,298 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 3,028 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 467.01 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6940
0.6043
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.6740, compared to 0.6195 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0545 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6740
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6195

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0259 XAF (High: 0.6426 / Low: 0.6166). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0133 XAF (High: 0.6222 / Low: 0.6089).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0259
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0133

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 0.0212 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0212

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.6865) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.6714), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0151 (+2.25%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.6865
2016 Avg (January) 0.6714

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6989 0.6779 0.6865
February 0.6910 0.6763 0.6853
March 0.6938 0.6724 0.6823
April 0.6890 0.6679 0.6807
May 0.6710 0.6492 0.6595
June 0.6544 0.6383 0.6496
July 0.6426 0.6166 0.6323
August 0.6222 0.6089 0.6166
September 0.6203 0.6055 0.6118
October 0.6280 0.6143 0.6202
November 0.6286 0.6108 0.6206
December 0.6207 0.6071 0.6155