YEARLY HIGH
939.7142 XOF
YEARLY LOW
544.9506 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
643.5829 XOF

2017 LVL to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LVL to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 939.7142. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 544.9506.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 394.7636 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 863.6479 to the December average rate of 553.9350, the exchange rate registered a net change of -35.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 939.7142 was down 2.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 967.3109, 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 4,698,571 XOF
2016 Average 4,710,498 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 2,724,753 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,973,817.99 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

974.7666
512.0256
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL 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 729.5105, compared to 557.6553 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 171.8552 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 729.5105
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 557.6553

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 335.2454 XOF (High: 937.6351 / Low: 602.3897). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.9100 XOF (High: 939.2554 / Low: 932.3454).

April Spread (Volatile) ±335.2454
March Spread (Stable) ±6.9100

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 291.1501 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -291.1501

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 863.6479) against the same month in 2016 (average: 952.3573), the exchange rate shifted by -88.7095 (-9.31%).

2017 Avg (January) 863.6479
2016 Avg (January) 952.3573

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 939.7142 611.6262 863.6479
February 939.0988 609.8810 753.1698
March 939.2554 932.3454 936.2049
April 937.6351 602.3897 645.0548
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