2017 TOP to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

277.6261 XOF

YEARLY LOW

240.0067 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

257.0780 XOF

2017 TOP to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the TOP to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 277.6261. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 240.0067.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.6194 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 268.8873 to the December average rate of 242.1127, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 277.6261 was down 0.55% compared to the 2016 peak of 279.1522, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,388,131 XOF

2016 Average 1,322,457 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 1,200,033 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 188,097.15 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

276.6037

238.9772

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 265.3292, compared to 248.8268 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.5024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 265.3292

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 248.8268

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 13.9576 XOF (High: 277.5715 / Low: 263.6139). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7576 XOF (High: 243.8142 / Low: 240.0566).

March Spread (Volatile) ±13.9576

December Spread (Stable) ±3.7576

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 10.4460 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -10.4460

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 273.4682) against the same month in 2016 (average: 261.3889), the exchange rate shifted by +12.0792 (+4.62%).

2017 Avg (February) 273.4682

2016 Avg (February) 261.3889

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	271.0324	267.0816	268.8873
February	277.6261	266.0506	273.4682
March	277.5715	263.6139	269.1752
April	269.9490	260.2434	266.8445
May	260.5525	251.4770	256.3985
June	260.3250	253.8821	257.2015
July	258.6638	252.2667	254.7200
August	255.6864	245.0534	251.8402
September	252.4383	246.3745	248.8506
October	251.8511	246.2977	249.4175
November	250.9279	240.0067	246.0198
December	243.8142	240.0566	242.1127