YEARLY HIGH
40.7824 XAF
YEARLY LOW
28.5342 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.3623 XAF

2017 ARS to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 40.7824. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 28.5342.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.2482 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.8893 to the December average rate of 31.2783, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 40.7824 was down 12.53% compared to the 2016 peak of 46.6234, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 203,912 XAF
2016 Average 201,452 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 142,671 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,241.12 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

40.8095
30.4119
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 38.6932, compared to 32.0314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.6618 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.6932
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.0314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 3.8177 XAF (High: 32.3518 / Low: 28.5342). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5359 XAF (High: 32.2103 / Low: 31.6743).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.8177
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5359

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.1525 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1525

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 39.9430) against the same month in 2016 (average: 40.2394), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2964 (-0.74%).

2017 Avg (April) 39.9430
2016 Avg (April) 40.2394

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.4664 38.3204 38.8893
February 40.3651 38.6234 39.6157
March 40.5416 38.7952 39.5742
April 40.7824 38.8817 39.9430
May 39.4160 36.1001 37.8128
June 36.9130 34.5827 36.3245
July 34.9043 31.3568 33.1720
August 32.7312 31.2595 31.8590
September 32.3852 31.6109 31.9503
October 32.2103 31.6743 31.9823
November 32.3006 31.6871 31.9465
December 32.3518 28.5342 31.2783