YEARLY HIGH
146.9666 XOF
YEARLY LOW
140.5578 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
143.7388 XOF

2017 RON to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RON to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 146.9666. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 140.5578.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.4088 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 146.0848 to the December average rate of 141.4648, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 146.9666 was down 1.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 149.1156, 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 734,833 XOF
2016 Average 733,675 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 702,789 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,043.96 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

146.5468
141.0028
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 144.8681, compared to 142.6094 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2587 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 144.8681
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 142.6094

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 3.1990 XOF (High: 145.7608 / Low: 142.5619). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6629 XOF (High: 143.1565 / Low: 142.4936).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.1990
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: 146.0848) against the same month in 2016 (average: 145.5685), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5163 (+0.35%).

2017 Avg (January) 146.0848
2016 Avg (January) 145.5685

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 146.9666 144.4016 146.0848
February 146.6364 144.9072 145.6554
March 145.8380 143.6384 144.6937
April 145.7608 142.5619 144.8679
May 144.9116 143.5980 144.2135
June 145.0742 142.5767 143.6935
July 144.5217 143.2496 143.8030
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