YEARLY HIGH
0.2092 ALL
YEARLY LOW
0.2006 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2044 ALL

2017 XAF to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.2092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 0.2006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0085 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2076 to the December average rate of 0.2032, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2092 was down 2.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2144, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,046 ALL
2016 Average 1,045 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 1,003 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.56 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2082
0.2015
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to ALL 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 0.2057, compared to 0.2031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2057
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0055 ALL (High: 0.2061 / Low: 0.2006). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 ALL (High: 0.2039 / Low: 0.2024).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.2076) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2103), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0027 (-1.29%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.2076
2016 Avg (January) 0.2103

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2092 0.2037 0.2076
February 0.2082 0.2054 0.2066
March 0.2079 0.2051 0.2061
April 0.2079 0.2049 0.2064
May 0.2061 0.2006 0.2049
June 0.2043 0.2010 0.2028
July 0.2043 0.2010 0.2021
August 0.2036 0.2014 0.2021
September 0.2051 0.2018 0.2037
October 0.2048 0.2017 0.2039
November 0.2046 0.2028 0.2036
December 0.2039 0.2024 0.2032