YEARLY HIGH
2.0030 XOF
YEARLY LOW
1.6025 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7892 XOF

2017 KZT to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KZT to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 2.0030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 19, dropping to 1.6025.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4006 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8696 to the December average rate of 1.6593, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.0030 was up 5.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.8955, 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 10,015 XOF
2016 Average 8,716 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 8,012 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,002.77 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.9918
1.5860
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT 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 1.9059, compared to 1.6725 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2333 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9059
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6725

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.1260 XOF (High: 2.0030 / Low: 1.8770). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0251 XOF (High: 1.6696 / Low: 1.6445).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1260
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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0862 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0862

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 1.9312) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.6608), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2704 (+16.28%).

2017 Avg (February) 1.9312
2016 Avg (February) 1.6608

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9016 1.8514 1.8696
February 2.0030 1.8770 1.9312
March 1.9873 1.9148 1.9473
April 1.9861 1.9066 1.9580
May 1.9169 1.8728 1.8923
June 1.8723 1.7934 1.8369
July 1.7942 1.7002 1.7525
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