YEARLY HIGH
5.8168 XOF
YEARLY LOW
5.1331 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4459 XOF

2017 VUV to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VUV to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 5.8168. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 5.1331.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6837 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6829 to the December average rate of 5.1794, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.8168 was down 0.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.8523, 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 29,084 XOF
2016 Average 27,372 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 25,666 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,418.31 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.8203
5.1211
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 5.6076, compared to 5.2843 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3233 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.6076
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2843

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.2053 XOF (High: 5.3448 / Low: 5.1395). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0902 XOF (High: 5.2233 / Low: 5.1331).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2053
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 0.2004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 5.6952) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.3817), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3135 (+5.83%).

2017 Avg (March) 5.6952
2016 Avg (March) 5.3817

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7464 5.5905 5.6829
February 5.8152 5.6861 5.7620
March 5.8168 5.6384 5.6952
April 5.7053 5.5112 5.6323
May 5.5529 5.3587 5.4319
June 5.5132 5.3819 5.4411
July 5.4279 5.3123 5.3919
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