YEARLY HIGH
48.9960 XOF
YEARLY LOW
38.5012 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.8204 XOF

2017 NAD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NAD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 48.9960. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 38.5012.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.4948 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.7039 to the December average rate of 42.2329, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 48.9960 was up 6.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 46.0610, 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 244,980 XOF
2016 Average 203,255 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 192,506 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,474.14 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

48.4902
38.8428
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 45.9898, compared to 41.6510 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.3388 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.9898
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.6510

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 4.6102 XOF (High: 44.7522 / Low: 40.1420). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0021 XOF (High: 46.2693 / Low: 45.2673).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.6102
January Spread (Stable) ±1.0021

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 2.1754 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1754

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 47.6863) against the same month in 2016 (average: 38.5666), the exchange rate shifted by +9.1197 (+23.65%).

2017 Avg (March) 47.6863
2016 Avg (March) 38.5666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.2693 45.2673 45.7039
February 48.0955 45.5809 46.7980
March 48.9960 45.7769 47.6863
April 46.8922 44.3298 45.5109
May 45.5748 44.0146 44.8200
June 46.2040 44.2077 45.4197
July 44.2578 42.5879 43.4369
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