2017 LRD to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.8940 XAF

YEARLY LOW

4.3539 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

5.6827 XAF

2017 LRD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LRD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 6.8940. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 4.3539.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5400 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5996 to the December average rate of 4.4140, the exchange rate registered a net change of -33.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.8940 was down 3.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 7.1805, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,470 XAF

2016 Average 33,265 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 21,770 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,700.19 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.8181

4.1955

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 6.4523, compared to 4.9131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5392 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.4523

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 1.4087 XAF (High: 6.1702 / Low: 4.7615). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0811 XAF (High: 4.7540 / Low: 4.6729).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.4087

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0811

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.1733 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1733

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 6.5996) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.0635), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4639 (-6.57%).

2017 Avg (January) 6.5996

2016 Avg (January) 7.0635

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.8940	6.4527	6.5996
February	6.6173	6.4750	6.5466
March	6.6339	6.3703	6.5355
April	6.5851	6.3603	6.5023
May	6.4888	6.1875	6.3048
June	6.3103	6.1448	6.2248
July	6.2616	5.9740	6.1375
August	6.1702	4.7615	4.9642
September	4.8069	4.6571	4.7099
October	4.7540	4.6729	4.7168
November	4.7302	4.3921	4.5361
December	4.4524	4.3539	4.4140