YEARLY HIGH
0.0350 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0245 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0286 ARS

2017 XAF to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 0.0245.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0105 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0257 to the December average rate of 0.0320, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0350 was up 33.81% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0262, 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 175 ARS
2016 Average 124 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 123 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.63 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0327
0.0243
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to ARS 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 0.0259, compared to 0.0312 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0259
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0312

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0041 ARS (High: 0.0350 / Low: 0.0309). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 ARS (High: 0.0316 / Low: 0.0310).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0320) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0254), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+25.87%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0320
2016 Avg (December) 0.0254

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0261 0.0253 0.0257
February 0.0259 0.0248 0.0252
March 0.0258 0.0247 0.0253
April 0.0257 0.0245 0.0250
May 0.0277 0.0254 0.0265
June 0.0289 0.0271 0.0275
July 0.0319 0.0286 0.0302
August 0.0320 0.0306 0.0314
September 0.0316 0.0309 0.0313
October 0.0316 0.0310 0.0313
November 0.0316 0.0310 0.0313
December 0.0350 0.0309 0.0320