YEARLY HIGH
1.1772 CLP
YEARLY LOW
1.0303 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1160 CLP

2017 XAF to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 1.1772. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 1.0303.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1469 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0682 to the December average rate of 1.1465, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1772 was down 4.28% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2298, 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 5,886 CLP
2016 Average 5,700 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 5,152 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 734.37 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1713
1.0309
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to CLP 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 1.0881, compared to 1.1439 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0559 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0881
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1439

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0616 CLP (High: 1.1084 / Low: 1.0468). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0263 CLP (High: 1.1720 / Low: 1.1457).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0616
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0263

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 0.0256 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0256

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.1465) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0710), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0755 (+7.05%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.1465
2016 Avg (December) 1.0710

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0850 1.0557 1.0682
February 1.0593 1.0303 1.0426
March 1.0985 1.0467 1.0774
April 1.1084 1.0468 1.0710
May 1.1508 1.1061 1.1318
June 1.1578 1.1257 1.1375
July 1.1720 1.1457 1.1565
August 1.1758 1.1365 1.1596
September 1.1529 1.1242 1.1368
October 1.1500 1.1135 1.1296
November 1.1740 1.1166 1.1346
December 1.1772 1.1167 1.1465