YEARLY HIGH
0.0122 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.0110 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0116 CNY

2017 XAF to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 0.0122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 0.0110.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0112 to the December average rate of 0.0119, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0122 was up 6.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0115, 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 61 CNY
2016 Average 56 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 55 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.70 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0121
0.0111
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to CNY 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 0.0113, compared to 0.0119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0113
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0004 CNY (High: 0.0121 / Low: 0.0118). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 CNY (High: 0.0120 / Low: 0.0118).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0120) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0113), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+6.05%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0120
2016 Avg (August) 0.0113

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0113 0.0111 0.0112
February 0.0113 0.0111 0.0111
March 0.0114 0.0110 0.0112
April 0.0115 0.0111 0.0112
May 0.0118 0.0114 0.0116
June 0.0118 0.0116 0.0116
July 0.0121 0.0118 0.0119
August 0.0122 0.0119 0.0120
September 0.0120 0.0118 0.0119
October 0.0120 0.0118 0.0119
November 0.0120 0.0117 0.0119
December 0.0120 0.0118 0.0119