YEARLY HIGH
0.5512 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.4814 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5149 XAF

2017 KRW to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KRW to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 2, valuing the pair at 0.5512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.4814.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0698 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5228 to the December average rate of 0.5114, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5512 was up 2.58% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5374, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,756,246 XAF
2016 Average 2,559,225 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,407,177 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 349,069.61 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5472
0.4803
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.5316, compared to 0.4981 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0334 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5316
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4981

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0224 XAF (High: 0.5512 / Low: 0.5289). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 XAF (High: 0.5141 / Low: 0.5081).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0224
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0151 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.5404) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5047), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0357 (+7.08%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.5404
2016 Avg (April) 0.5047

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5303 0.5158 0.5228
February 0.5495 0.5291 0.5402
March 0.5495 0.5346 0.5416
April 0.5512 0.5289 0.5404
May 0.5372 0.5211 0.5273
June 0.5229 0.5008 0.5172
July 0.5083 0.4956 0.5021
August 0.4953 0.4854 0.4905
September 0.4931 0.4814 0.4859
October 0.5032 0.4849 0.4925
November 0.5117 0.4981 0.5065
December 0.5141 0.5081 0.5114