YEARLY HIGH
0.0037 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0032 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0034 BBD

2017 XAF to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.0037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0032.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0032 to the December average rate of 0.0036, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0037 was up 4.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0035, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18 BBD
2016 Average 17 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 16 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.46 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0037
0.0032
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to BBD 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 0.0033, compared to 0.0036 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0033
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0036

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.0036 / Low: 0.0035). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.0033 / Low: 0.0032).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.0036) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0034), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+6.49%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.0036
2016 Avg (September) 0.0034

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0033 0.0032 0.0032
February 0.0033 0.0032 0.0032
March 0.0033 0.0032 0.0033
April 0.0033 0.0032 0.0033
May 0.0034 0.0033 0.0034
June 0.0035 0.0034 0.0034
July 0.0036 0.0035 0.0035
August 0.0036 0.0036 0.0036
September 0.0037 0.0036 0.0036
October 0.0036 0.0035 0.0036
November 0.0036 0.0035 0.0036
December 0.0037 0.0036 0.0036