2017 VEF to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

63.0499 XAF

YEARLY LOW

51.2213 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

57.6716 XAF

2017 VEF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 63.0499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 51.2213.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.8285 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.8645 to the December average rate of 53.8065, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 63.0499 was down 34.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 96.5292, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 315,249 XAF

2016 Average 340,418 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 256,107 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,142.60 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

62.6703

53.0007

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 60.5390, compared to 54.8041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.7349 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60.5390

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.8041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 5.3346 XAF (High: 56.5559 / Low: 51.2213). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3269 XAF (High: 62.2811 / Low: 60.9542).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.3346

February Spread (Stable) ±1.3269

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 1.9975 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9975

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 61.8645) against the same month in 2016 (average: 95.6177), the exchange rate shifted by -33.7532 (-35.30%).

2017 Avg (January) 61.8645

2016 Avg (January) 95.6177

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	63.0499	61.0323	61.8645
February	62.2811	60.9542	61.7564
March	62.5439	60.5810	61.4820
April	62.1059	59.1449	60.9315
May	60.2519	57.3920	58.9340
June	58.9186	56.6695	58.2656
July	57.6784	54.7060	56.3764
August	55.6278	53.7112	54.6897
September	55.7612	53.7813	54.6840
October	56.6045	53.1526	55.2316
November	56.5559	51.2213	54.0365
December	55.9424	51.3600	53.8065