YEARLY HIGH
0.0501 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.0357 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0413 ETB

2017 XAF to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0501. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.0357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0144 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0365 to the December average rate of 0.0494, the exchange rate registered a net change of 35.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0501 was up 31.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0381, 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 250 ETB
2016 Average 184 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 179 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71.76 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0507
0.0352
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to ETB 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 0.0376, compared to 0.0450 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0376
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0450

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0071 ETB (High: 0.0490 / Low: 0.0420). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 ETB (High: 0.0431 / Low: 0.0422).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0071
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0494) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0360), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0134 (+37.36%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0494
2016 Avg (December) 0.0360

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0371 0.0357 0.0365
February 0.0374 0.0362 0.0368
March 0.0377 0.0364 0.0370
April 0.0382 0.0368 0.0373
May 0.0394 0.0381 0.0388
June 0.0403 0.0391 0.0395
July 0.0417 0.0401 0.0408
August 0.0430 0.0416 0.0420
September 0.0431 0.0422 0.0427
October 0.0490 0.0420 0.0464
November 0.0498 0.0481 0.0489
December 0.0501 0.0486 0.0494