2017 PEN to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

191.7527 XAF

YEARLY LOW

165.5307 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

178.5072 XAF

2017 PEN to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 191.7527. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 165.5307.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.2220 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 185.0863 to the December average rate of 170.7230, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 191.7527 was up 2.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 187.3339, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 958,763 XAF

2016 Average 879,962 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 827,653 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 131,110.02 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

191.2675

167.6492

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 185.2519, compared to 171.7625 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.4894 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 185.2519

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 171.7625

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 8.9545 XAF (High: 174.4852 / Low: 165.5307). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5390 XAF (High: 170.9017 / Low: 168.3627).

November Spread (Volatile) ±8.9545

September Spread (Stable) ±2.5390

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 7.0993 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.0993

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 189.2993) against the same month in 2016 (average: 168.6931), the exchange rate shifted by +20.6062 (+12.22%).

2017 Avg (February) 189.2993

2016 Avg (February) 168.6931

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	186.7904	182.5653	185.0863
February	191.7527	186.1598	189.2993
March	190.7690	186.5309	188.2016
April	190.6775	184.7572	188.4884
May	185.5213	178.4729	181.3890
June	180.5073	176.7019	179.0467
July	177.4684	171.3193	175.2619
August	172.6748	169.1587	171.2215
September	170.9017	168.3627	169.6174
October	174.1511	169.2181	171.6593
November	174.4852	165.5307	172.0919
December	172.7073	168.6219	170.7230