YEARLY HIGH
172.3701 XOF
YEARLY LOW
142.5138 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
158.5034 XOF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 861,851 XOF
2016 Average 817,805 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 712,569 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 149,281.55 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

172.2818
144.4614
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 166.5384
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 150.4684

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±10.0864
September Spread (Stable) ±3.0906

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 5.2100 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.2100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (January) 169.9634
2016 Avg (January) 166.7209

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