YEARLY HIGH
18.0015 XAF
YEARLY LOW
16.4553 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.1473 XAF

2017 THB to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the THB to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 18.0015. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 16.4553.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5462 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.4241 to the December average rate of 16.9765, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 18.0015 was up 2.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 17.5779, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,500,386 XAF
2016 Average 4,206,651 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 4,113,828 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 386,557.82 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

17.8898
16.4858
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB 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 17.4753, compared to 16.8193 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6560 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.4753
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.8193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.6601 XAF (High: 18.0015 / Low: 17.3415). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1929 XAF (High: 17.5181 / Low: 17.3252).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.6601
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1929

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5409 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5409

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 17.7728) against the same month in 2016 (average: 16.5071), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2657 (+7.67%).

2017 Avg (April) 17.7728
2016 Avg (April) 16.5071

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.5181 17.3252 17.4241
February 17.8228 17.3596 17.6196
March 17.8820 17.4089 17.6047
April 18.0015 17.3415 17.7728
May 17.4303 17.0157 17.2319
June 17.3271 16.8961 17.1987
July 17.0034 16.6699 16.8784
August 16.8311 16.5059 16.6893
September 16.7682 16.4553 16.6028
October 17.0053 16.6664 16.7988
November 17.0822 16.8241 16.9701
December 17.1714 16.7988 16.9765