YEARLY HIGH
622.6110 XOF
YEARLY LOW
189.5189 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
500.5343 XOF

2017 LTL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 622.6110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 189.5189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 433.0921 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 286.7343 to the December average rate of 553.9350, the exchange rate registered a net change of 93.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 622.6110 was up 214.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 198.2481, 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 3,113,055 XOF
2016 Average 964,719 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 947,595 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,165,460.37 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

634.1932
150.2305
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 443.4133, compared to 557.6553 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 114.2420 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 443.4133
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 557.6553

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 433.0921 XOF (High: 622.6110 / Low: 189.5189). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4075 XOF (High: 191.1817 / Low: 189.7742).

January Spread (Volatile) ±433.0921
March Spread (Stable) ±1.4075

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 243.2441 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -243.2441

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 286.7343) against the same month in 2016 (average: 195.1929), the exchange rate shifted by +91.5414 (+46.90%).

2017 Avg (January) 286.7343
2016 Avg (January) 195.1929

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 622.6110 189.5189 286.7343
February 621.3051 190.1636 433.8048
March 191.1817 189.7742 190.5607
April 619.0875 190.7277 570.3943
May 602.7845 585.0935 593.8629
June 588.9020 576.1163 585.1226
July 579.7431 554.9237 569.6776
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