YEARLY HIGH
0.0271 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.0265 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0268 XAF

2017 STD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the STD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 10, valuing the pair at 0.0271. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.0265.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0268 to the December average rate of 0.0268, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0271 was down 3.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0282, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 136 XAF
2016 Average 134 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 133 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.02 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0269
0.0267
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0268, compared to 0.0268 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0268
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0268

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0005 XAF (High: 0.0271 / Low: 0.0266). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 XAF (High: 0.0268 / Low: 0.0267).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0269) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0268), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.19%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0269
2016 Avg (November) 0.0268

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0269 0.0267 0.0268
February 0.0269 0.0267 0.0268
March 0.0269 0.0267 0.0268
April 0.0268 0.0267 0.0268
May 0.0269 0.0265 0.0267
June 0.0269 0.0267 0.0268
July 0.0270 0.0266 0.0268
August 0.0269 0.0266 0.0268
September 0.0269 0.0267 0.0268
October 0.0270 0.0267 0.0268
November 0.0271 0.0266 0.0269
December 0.0269 0.0267 0.0268