YEARLY HIGH
0.0325 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0253 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0307 EGP

2017 XAF to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.0253.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0072 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0302 to the December average rate of 0.0322, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0325 was up 4.58% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0311, 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 163 EGP
2016 Average 84 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 127 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.11 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0326
0.0271
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to EGP 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 0.0296, compared to 0.0318 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0296
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0318

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0056 EGP (High: 0.0309 / Low: 0.0253). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 EGP (High: 0.0323 / Low: 0.0317).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0322) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0295), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0026 (+8.84%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0322
2016 Avg (December) 0.0295

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0311 0.0289 0.0302
February 0.0309 0.0253 0.0275
March 0.0301 0.0259 0.0287
April 0.0300 0.0290 0.0295
May 0.0310 0.0299 0.0305
June 0.0315 0.0306 0.0310
July 0.0323 0.0309 0.0315
August 0.0323 0.0317 0.0320
September 0.0324 0.0316 0.0321
October 0.0319 0.0312 0.0316
November 0.0322 0.0312 0.0316
December 0.0325 0.0319 0.0322