YEARLY HIGH
12.6285 XOF
YEARLY LOW
10.7069 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.5678 XOF

2017 PHP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PHP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 12.6285. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 10.7069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9216 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4410 to the December average rate of 11.0156, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 12.6285 was down 3.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.0311, 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 3,157,131 XOF
2016 Average 3,135,543 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 2,676,733 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 480,398.23 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

12.6050
10.6372
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 12.1688, compared to 10.9668 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.1688
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.9668

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.4928 XOF (High: 12.5097 / Low: 12.0169). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1706 XOF (High: 11.0784 / Low: 10.9078).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4928
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 0.4824 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4824

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 12.4410) against the same month in 2016 (average: 12.7774), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3365 (-2.63%).

2017 Avg (January) 12.4410
2016 Avg (January) 12.7774

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.6285 12.2600 12.4410
February 12.4560 12.2678 12.3596
March 12.4082 12.0893 12.2532
April 12.5097 12.0169 12.3012
May 12.1067 11.7122 11.9195
June 11.8534 11.3985 11.7379
July 11.4605 10.9975 11.2555
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