YEARLY HIGH
12.6413 XAF
YEARLY LOW
10.7069 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.5596 XAF

2017 PHP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PHP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 12.6413. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 10.7069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9343 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4209 to the December average rate of 11.0156, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 12.6413 was down 2.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.9969, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,160,315 XAF
2016 Average 3,125,695 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 2,676,733 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 483,582.38 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

12.5828
10.6392
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 12.1542, compared to 10.9649 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1892 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.1542
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.9649

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.5142 XAF (High: 12.5001 / Low: 11.9859). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1706 XAF (High: 11.0784 / Low: 10.9078).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.5142
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1706

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.4841 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4841

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 12.4209) against the same month in 2016 (average: 12.7181), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2972 (-2.34%).

2017 Avg (January) 12.4209
2016 Avg (January) 12.7181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.6413 12.2466 12.4209
February 12.4313 12.2426 12.3385
March 12.4151 12.0732 12.2272
April 12.5001 11.9859 12.2970
May 12.1108 11.6971 11.9130
June 11.8476 11.3672 11.7283
July 11.4314 10.9975 11.2443
August 11.0755 10.7105 10.8919
September 10.9437 10.7069 10.8012
October 10.9730 10.7382 10.8656
November 11.0432 10.8574 10.9710
December 11.0784 10.9078 11.0156