YEARLY HIGH
48.9290 XAF
YEARLY LOW
38.5012 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.7891 XAF

2017 NAD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NAD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 48.9290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 38.5012.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.4278 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.6297 to the December average rate of 42.2329, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 48.9290 was up 6.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 45.9539, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 244,645 XAF
2016 Average 202,640 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 192,506 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,138.78 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

48.3791
38.8529
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 45.9343, compared to 41.6438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.2905 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.9343
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.6438

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 4.6102 XAF (High: 44.7522 / Low: 40.1420). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9825 XAF (High: 46.2017 / Low: 45.2192).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.6102
January Spread (Stable) ±0.9825

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 2.0905 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0905

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 47.5853) against the same month in 2016 (average: 38.3743), the exchange rate shifted by +9.2109 (+24.00%).

2017 Avg (March) 47.5853
2016 Avg (March) 38.3743

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.2017 45.2192 45.6297
February 47.9934 45.3951 46.7185
March 48.9290 45.7846 47.5853
April 46.8248 44.3988 45.4947
May 45.5349 44.0668 44.7951
June 46.1782 44.0870 45.3825
July 44.1734 42.5242 43.3939
August 42.4566 41.3507 41.9492
September 42.5894 40.8658 41.8575
October 41.7038 39.7800 40.7828
November 40.5331 38.5012 39.6468
December 44.7522 40.1420 42.2329