YEARLY HIGH
0.0143 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0123 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0134 HKD

2017 XAF to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.0143. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0123.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0126 to the December average rate of 0.0141, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0143 was up 5.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0136, 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 72 HKD
2016 Average 65 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 62 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.04 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0144
0.0124
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to HKD 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 0.0128, compared to 0.0140 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0128
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0140

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0006 HKD (High: 0.0141 / Low: 0.0135). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 HKD (High: 0.0127 / Low: 0.0125).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.0142) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0132), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+7.28%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.0142
2016 Avg (September) 0.0132

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0127 0.0123 0.0126
February 0.0127 0.0125 0.0126
March 0.0128 0.0124 0.0126
April 0.0129 0.0125 0.0127
May 0.0133 0.0129 0.0131
June 0.0136 0.0132 0.0133
July 0.0141 0.0135 0.0137
August 0.0143 0.0140 0.0141
September 0.0143 0.0140 0.0142
October 0.0141 0.0138 0.0140
November 0.0142 0.0138 0.0140
December 0.0143 0.0140 0.0141