2017 LVL to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LVL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |