YEARLY HIGH
620.1668 XOF
YEARLY LOW
558.6315 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
591.5327 XOF

2017 CHF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CHF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 620.1668. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 558.6315.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 61.5352 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 613.9829 to the December average rate of 561.5837, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 620.1668 was up 0.69% compared to the 2016 peak of 615.8978, 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 3,100,834 XOF
2016 Average 3,022,497 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 2,793,158 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 307,676.24 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

622.3056
556.0635
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 610.6664, compared to 572.3991 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 38.2673 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 610.6664
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 572.3991

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 27.7169 XOF (High: 601.3236 / Low: 573.6066). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1222 XOF (High: 606.5651 / Low: 601.4429).

July Spread (Volatile) ±27.7169
June Spread (Stable) ±5.1222

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 18.2105 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.2105

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 616.7855) against the same month in 2016 (average: 600.1227), the exchange rate shifted by +16.6628 (+2.78%).

2017 Avg (February) 616.7855
2016 Avg (February) 600.1227

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 619.2818 611.2811 613.9829
February 620.1668 614.5338 616.7855
March 617.6359 611.7371 614.1065
April 616.6309 605.9413 612.2352
May 607.6334 596.6366 602.5036
June 606.5651 601.4429 604.3848
July 601.3236 573.6066 593.3846
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