YEARLY HIGH
5.8135 XAF
YEARLY LOW
5.1331 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4421 XAF

2017 VUV to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VUV to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 5.8135. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 5.1331.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6803 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6737 to the December average rate of 5.1794, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.8135 was down 0.84% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.8626, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29,067 XAF
2016 Average 27,288 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 25,666 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,401.73 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.8095
5.1221
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 5.6008, compared to 5.2834 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3174 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.6008
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2834

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.2096 XAF (High: 5.7149 / Low: 5.5053). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0902 XAF (High: 5.2233 / Low: 5.1331).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2096
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0902

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 0.2015 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 5.7522) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.2352), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5170 (+9.88%).

2017 Avg (February) 5.7522
2016 Avg (February) 5.2352

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7444 5.5834 5.6737
February 5.8135 5.6681 5.7522
March 5.8112 5.6330 5.6832
April 5.7149 5.5053 5.6304
May 5.5508 5.3487 5.4289
June 5.5136 5.3746 5.4366
July 5.4279 5.3123 5.3866
August 5.3761 5.2168 5.3182
September 5.3394 5.2062 5.2820
October 5.3339 5.2190 5.2878
November 5.3448 5.1395 5.2464
December 5.2233 5.1331 5.1794