YEARLY HIGH
622.2110 XAF
YEARLY LOW
189.2717 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
500.2684 XAF

2017 LTL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 622.2110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 189.2717.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 432.9393 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 286.3031 to the December average rate of 553.9350, the exchange rate registered a net change of 93.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 622.2110 was up 216.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 196.5603, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,111,055 XAF
2016 Average 961,683 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 946,359 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,164,696.38 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

633.8785
149.8182
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 442.9763, compared to 557.5604 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 114.5840 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 442.9763
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 557.5604

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 432.9393 XAF (High: 622.2110 / Low: 189.2717). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1404 XAF (High: 190.6110 / Low: 189.4705).

January Spread (Volatile) ±432.9393
March Spread (Stable) ±1.1404

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 242.8801 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -242.8801

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 286.3031) against the same month in 2016 (average: 194.2836), the exchange rate shifted by +92.0195 (+47.36%).

2017 Avg (January) 286.3031
2016 Avg (January) 194.2836

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 622.2110 189.2717 286.3031
February 620.1687 189.8051 433.0367
March 190.6110 189.4705 190.1566
April 620.1288 190.7627 570.1780
May 603.8618 584.2079 593.5402
June 588.9917 574.5352 584.6435
July 578.2492 554.9237 569.1081
August 559.8971 547.9897 554.9610
September 558.2725 544.9506 550.5874
October 565.1976 552.8737 558.2037
November 565.7123 549.7543 558.5671
December 558.6178 546.4187 553.9350