YEARLY HIGH
0.0872 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0682 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0789 GMD

2017 XAF to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0872. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0682.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0190 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0705 to the December average rate of 0.0858, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0872 was up 16.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0750, 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 436 GMD
2016 Average 354 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 341 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95.01 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0873
0.0689
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to GMD 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 0.0742, compared to 0.0837 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0742
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0837

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0035 GMD (High: 0.0857 / Low: 0.0822). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 GMD (High: 0.0721 / Low: 0.0708).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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: 0.0858) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0687), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0171 (+24.83%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0858
2016 Avg (December) 0.0687

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0716 0.0682 0.0705
February 0.0721 0.0708 0.0716
March 0.0747 0.0713 0.0729
April 0.0754 0.0728 0.0738
May 0.0789 0.0756 0.0777
June 0.0802 0.0779 0.0786
July 0.0829 0.0796 0.0809
August 0.0841 0.0811 0.0827
September 0.0846 0.0826 0.0836
October 0.0857 0.0822 0.0843
November 0.0864 0.0835 0.0849
December 0.0872 0.0850 0.0858