YEARLY HIGH
0.1148 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.0954 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1033 XAF

2017 PYG to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PYG to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.1148. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.0954.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0194 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1077 to the December average rate of 0.0979, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1148 was up 4.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1098, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 574 XAF
2016 Average 523 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 477 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97.22 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1128
0.0954
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.1078, compared to 0.0989 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1078
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0989

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0082 XAF (High: 0.1148 / Low: 0.1066). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 XAF (High: 0.0986 / Low: 0.0971).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0082
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.1113) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1035), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0078 (+7.58%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.1113
2016 Avg (March) 0.1035

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1098 0.1062 0.1077
February 0.1109 0.1059 0.1079
March 0.1148 0.1066 0.1113
April 0.1142 0.1065 0.1094
May 0.1082 0.1030 0.1055
June 0.1057 0.1032 0.1048
July 0.1044 0.1006 0.1027
August 0.1008 0.0962 0.0993
September 0.0984 0.0954 0.0968
October 0.0999 0.0972 0.0984
November 0.0998 0.0966 0.0984
December 0.0986 0.0971 0.0979