YEARLY HIGH
146.6365 XAF
YEARLY LOW
140.5578 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
143.6400 XAF

2017 RON to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RON to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 146.6365. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 140.5578.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0787 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 145.8475 to the December average rate of 141.4648, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 146.6365 was down 1.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 148.1374, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 733,182 XAF
2016 Average 731,368 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 702,789 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,393.26 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

146.2858
141.0265
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 144.6943, compared to 142.5857 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 144.6943
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 142.5857

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 3.4536 XAF (High: 145.8041 / Low: 142.3505). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6629 XAF (High: 143.1565 / Low: 142.4936).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.4536
September Spread (Stable) ±0.6629

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.3010 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 145.8475) against the same month in 2016 (average: 144.8910), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9565 (+0.66%).

2017 Avg (January) 145.8475
2016 Avg (January) 144.8910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 146.6365 144.3636 145.8475
February 146.1293 144.6565 145.4058
March 145.2458 143.6623 144.3866
April 145.8041 142.3505 144.8172
May 144.6428 143.4469 144.1339
June 144.5339 142.5984 143.5749
July 144.2421 143.0036 143.6608
August 144.0873 141.6313 143.1898
September 143.1565 142.4936 142.6617
October 143.5064 142.2993 142.9190
November 142.9113 140.9735 141.6180
December 142.0991 140.5578 141.4648