2017 XAF to COP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 XAF to COP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the XAF to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 5.5196. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 4.6108.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9088 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7560 to the December average rate of 5.3960, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.5196 was down 6.00% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.8722, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XAF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
XAF to COP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.8173, compared to 5.3445 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5271 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.3702 COP (High: 5.3019 / Low: 4.9317). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0912 COP (High: 5.4026 / Low: 5.3114).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.0908 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 5.3960) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.8351), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5610 (+11.60%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.8614 | 4.6924 | 4.7560 |
| February | 4.7983 | 4.6108 | 4.6651 |
| March | 4.8563 | 4.6796 | 4.7874 |
| April | 4.9043 | 4.6189 | 4.6987 |
| May | 5.0042 | 4.8466 | 4.9301 |
| June | 5.3019 | 4.9317 | 5.0668 |
| July | 5.3965 | 5.2607 | 5.3311 |
| August | 5.4026 | 5.3114 | 5.3523 |
| September | 5.4083 | 5.2328 | 5.2979 |
| October | 5.4034 | 5.1898 | 5.2970 |
| November | 5.4861 | 5.3366 | 5.3925 |
| December | 5.5196 | 5.3449 | 5.3960 |