2017 PEN to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

191.8457 XOF

YEARLY LOW

165.5307 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

178.6331 XOF

2017 PEN to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 191.8457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 165.5307.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.3150 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 185.3874 to the December average rate of 170.7230, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 191.8457 was up 2.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 187.2716, 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 959,228 XOF

2016 Average 882,702 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 827,653 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 131,574.96 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

191.6239

167.6168

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 185.4745, compared to 171.7917 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.6828 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 185.4745

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 171.7917

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 8.9545 XOF (High: 174.4852 / Low: 165.5307). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5390 XOF (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 7.0647 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.0647

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 189.6233) against the same month in 2016 (average: 169.7323), the exchange rate shifted by +19.8910 (+11.72%).

2017 Avg (February) 189.6233

2016 Avg (February) 169.7323

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	187.7670	182.8452	185.3874
February	191.8457	186.4091	189.6233
March	191.0104	186.7799	188.6015
April	190.4110	185.0941	188.5529
May	185.7264	178.6470	181.4881
June	180.5805	177.1881	179.1937
July	177.8306	171.3193	175.4372
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