YEARLY HIGH
1.9912 XAF
YEARLY LOW
1.6025 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7879 XAF

2017 KZT to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KZT to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 1.9912. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 19, dropping to 1.6025.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3888 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8666 to the December average rate of 1.6593, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.9912 was up 4.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.8989, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,956 XAF
2016 Average 8,689 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 8,012 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,943.78 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.9911
1.5860
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT 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 1.9036, compared to 1.6722 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2314 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9036
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6722

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.1219 XAF (High: 1.9912 / Low: 1.8694). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0251 XAF (High: 1.6696 / Low: 1.6445).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1219
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0251

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0846 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0846

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 1.9279) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.6506), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2773 (+16.80%).

2017 Avg (February) 1.9279
2016 Avg (February) 1.6506

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8938 1.8512 1.8666
February 1.9912 1.8694 1.9279
March 1.9848 1.9093 1.9432
April 1.9872 1.9047 1.9573
May 1.9144 1.8729 1.8912
June 1.8705 1.7867 1.8354
July 1.7901 1.7002 1.7508
August 1.6876 1.6333 1.6663
September 1.6404 1.6025 1.6198
October 1.6890 1.6156 1.6561
November 1.6971 1.6590 1.6813
December 1.6696 1.6445 1.6593