YEARLY HIGH
313.9241 XOF
YEARLY LOW
272.4753 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
291.2450 XOF

2017 BBD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BBD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 313.9241. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 272.4753.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.4488 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 309.3674 to the December average rate of 276.9675, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 313.9241 was down 0.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 314.2488, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,569,620 XOF
2016 Average 1,488,728 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,362,376 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 207,244.04 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

312.7748
271.8863
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 303.6624, compared to 278.8276 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 24.8347 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 303.6624
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 278.8276

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 12.4097 XOF (High: 289.8716 / Low: 277.4619). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.9537 XOF (High: 279.9486 / Low: 273.9949).

July Spread (Volatile) ±12.4097
August Spread (Stable) ±5.9537

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 9.4786 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.4786

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 309.3674) against the same month in 2016 (average: 303.5612), the exchange rate shifted by +5.8062 (+1.91%).

2017 Avg (January) 309.3674
2016 Avg (January) 303.5612

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 313.9241 305.6195 309.3674
February 312.1316 304.9202 309.0023
March 312.0781 303.0062 307.7017
April 309.5437 301.1948 306.4101
May 301.3922 292.5468 296.9315
June 294.4510 288.0581 292.5613
July 289.8716 277.4619 284.8388
August 279.9486 273.9949 277.4805
September 279.1362 272.4753 275.2937
October 282.5988 276.4369 279.1019
November 282.8562 274.8771 279.2835
December 279.3089 273.2094 276.9675