2017 LRD to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.8783 XOF

YEARLY LOW

4.3539 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

5.6871 XOF

2017 LRD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LRD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 6.8783. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 4.3539.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5244 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6102 to the December average rate of 4.4140, the exchange rate registered a net change of -33.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.8783 was down 4.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 7.2360, 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 34,392 XOF

2016 Average 33,371 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 21,770 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,622.01 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.8298

4.1944

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 6.4600, compared to 4.9141 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5459 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.4600

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9141

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 1.4087 XOF (High: 6.1702 / Low: 4.7615). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0811 XOF (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 1.1794 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1794

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 6.6102) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.0967), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4865 (-6.85%).

2017 Avg (January) 6.6102

2016 Avg (January) 7.0967

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.8783	6.4734	6.6102
February	6.6414	6.4884	6.5578
March	6.6562	6.3788	6.5494
April	6.5815	6.3813	6.5046
May	6.4744	6.1925	6.3083
June	6.3149	6.1617	6.2299
July	6.2616	5.9740	6.1436
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