2017 QAR to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 QAR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the QAR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 172.3701. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 142.5138.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.8563 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 169.9634 to the December average rate of 151.0073, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 172.3701 was down 0.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 172.8808, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
QAR to XOF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 166.5384, compared to 150.4684 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.0701 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 10.0864 XOF (High: 152.6002 / Low: 142.5138). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0906 XOF (High: 150.2754 / Low: 147.1848).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 5.2100 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 169.9634) against the same month in 2016 (average: 166.7209), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2426 (+1.94%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 172.3701 | 167.9777 | 169.9634 |
| February | 171.4396 | 167.4965 | 169.6886 |
| March | 171.4111 | 166.4344 | 169.0080 |
| April | 170.0276 | 165.4190 | 168.3103 |
| May | 165.5547 | 160.6760 | 163.1002 |
| June | 160.8666 | 153.8405 | 159.1601 |
| July | 159.2438 | 151.6182 | 155.3496 |
| August | 153.7808 | 148.7080 | 151.6779 |
| September | 150.2754 | 147.1848 | 148.7138 |
| October | 154.7582 | 146.4590 | 149.2818 |
| November | 152.6002 | 142.5138 | 146.7798 |
| December | 153.1608 | 148.6656 | 151.0073 |