YEARLY HIGH
937.7348 XAF
YEARLY LOW
544.9506 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
643.0617 XAF

2017 LVL to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LVL to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 2, valuing the pair at 937.7348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 544.9506.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 392.7842 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 862.2211 to the December average rate of 553.9350, the exchange rate registered a net change of -35.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 937.7348 was down 2.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 959.0759, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,688,674 XAF
2016 Average 4,695,691 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,724,753 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,963,920.94 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

972.5827
512.2242
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL 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 728.5631, compared to 557.5604 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 171.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 728.5631
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 557.5604

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 336.7010 XAF (High: 937.7348 / Low: 601.0337). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6021 XAF (High: 936.4555 / Low: 930.8534).

April Spread (Volatile) ±336.7010
March Spread (Stable) ±5.6021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 289.3697 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -289.3697

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 644.8498) against the same month in 2016 (average: 933.7744), the exchange rate shifted by -288.9246 (-30.94%).

2017 Avg (April) 644.8498
2016 Avg (April) 933.7744

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 937.1479 610.9562 862.2211
February 936.2248 608.6290 751.9044
March 936.4555 930.8534 934.2195
April 937.7348 601.0337 644.8498
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