YEARLY HIGH
618.9395 XAF
YEARLY LOW
558.6315 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
591.1169 XAF

2017 CHF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CHF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 618.9395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 558.6315.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 60.3080 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 612.9857 to the December average rate of 561.5837, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 618.9395 was up 0.73% compared to the 2016 peak of 614.4662, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,094,698 XAF
2016 Average 3,013,041 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,793,158 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 301,540.09 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

621.1437
556.1692
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 609.9333, compared to 572.3005 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 37.6328 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 609.9333
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 572.3005

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 26.1683 XAF (High: 599.7749 / Low: 573.6066). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6317 XAF (High: 618.9395 / Low: 613.3079).

July Spread (Volatile) ±26.1683
February Spread (Stable) ±5.6317

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 17.6190 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.6190

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 615.7292) against the same month in 2016 (average: 596.4448), the exchange rate shifted by +19.2843 (+3.23%).

2017 Avg (February) 615.7292
2016 Avg (February) 596.4448

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 617.3717 611.1200 612.9857
February 618.9395 613.3079 615.7292
March 616.3215 608.8581 612.8047
April 615.8086 604.8802 612.0231
May 606.3473 597.9640 602.1693
June 605.8601 599.8012 603.8876
July 599.7749 573.6066 592.7931
August 581.8153 570.2844 575.1741
September 577.3759 565.9247 572.4238
October 573.7448 561.2281 568.3783
November 566.5794 560.2608 563.4500
December 565.0189 558.6315 561.5837