YEARLY HIGH
62.9069 XOF
YEARLY LOW
51.2213 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
57.7126 XOF

2017 VEF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 62.9069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 51.2213.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.6855 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.9646 to the December average rate of 53.8065, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 62.9069 was down 35.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 96.9325, 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 314,534 XOF
2016 Average 341,572 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 256,107 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58,427.62 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

62.7805
52.9907
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 60.6118, compared to 54.8135 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.7982 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60.6118
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.8135

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 5.3346 XOF (High: 56.5559 / Low: 51.2213). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4404 XOF (High: 62.5200 / Low: 61.0796).

November Spread (Volatile) ±5.3346
February Spread (Stable) ±1.4404

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 1.9859 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9859

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 61.9646) against the same month in 2016 (average: 96.0650), the exchange rate shifted by -34.1004 (-35.50%).

2017 Avg (January) 61.9646
2016 Avg (January) 96.0650

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 62.9069 61.2238 61.9646
February 62.5200 61.0796 61.8619
March 62.5092 60.6618 61.6127
April 62.0016 59.3448 60.9520
May 60.2498 57.4790 58.9661
June 58.9106 56.8254 58.3132
July 57.7508 54.7060 56.4328
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