YEARLY HIGH
449.1842 XAF
YEARLY LOW
376.5875 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
413.7585 XAF

2017 NZD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NZD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 449.1842. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 376.5875.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 72.5967 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 439.9959 to the December average rate of 385.9376, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 449.1842 was up 0.87% compared to the 2016 peak of 445.3295, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,245,921 XAF
2016 Average 2,069,547 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,882,938 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 362,983.57 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

451.3315
378.5899
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 429.5378, compared to 397.9792 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 31.5586 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 429.5378
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 397.9792

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 20.3544 XAF (High: 433.5464 / Low: 413.1920). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.4968 XAF (High: 449.1842 / Low: 442.6874).

April Spread (Volatile) ±20.3544
February Spread (Stable) ±6.4968

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 15.2078 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.2078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 445.2697) against the same month in 2016 (average: 392.3873), the exchange rate shifted by +52.8824 (+13.48%).

2017 Avg (February) 445.2697
2016 Avg (February) 392.3873

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 447.8722 432.7974 439.9959
February 449.1842 442.6874 445.2697
March 442.8421 425.1113 430.0619
April 433.5464 413.1920 427.2613
May 418.1848 405.9483 412.2293
June 427.6535 413.4386 422.4085
July 421.5732 414.2061 419.3319
August 413.3465 395.4121 405.5175
September 405.1103 394.8761 399.1567
October 402.0862 382.3098 393.2796
November 393.5478 376.5875 384.6517
December 390.8563 379.1627 385.9376