2017 XAF to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.9705 CDF

YEARLY LOW

1.8494 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5183 CDF

2017 XAF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 2.9705. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.8494.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1211 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9653 to the December average rate of 2.8486, the exchange rate registered a net change of 44.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.9705 was up 56.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.9023, 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 14,852 CDF

2016 Average 8,149 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 9,247 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,605.33 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.9600

1.8749

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to CDF 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 2.2188, compared to 2.8177 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5989 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2188

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8177

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.3286 CDF (High: 2.9126 / Low: 2.5840). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0621 CDF (High: 2.8573 / Low: 2.7952).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3286

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0621

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0361 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0361

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 2.8695) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.6648), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2047 (+72.36%).

2017 Avg (August) 2.8695

2016 Avg (August) 1.6648

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0645	1.8494	1.9653
February	2.1122	2.0230	2.0635
March	2.2333	2.1016	2.1659
April	2.3323	2.1923	2.2482
May	2.4458	2.3329	2.3830
June	2.5864	2.4405	2.4867
July	2.9126	2.5840	2.7334
August	2.9705	2.7969	2.8695
September	2.8573	2.7952	2.8334
October	2.8406	2.7715	2.8081
November	2.8649	2.7627	2.8132
December	2.9190	2.8124	2.8486