YEARLY HIGH
0.0432 HNL
YEARLY LOW
0.0367 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0404 HNL

2017 XAF to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0432. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.0367.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0065 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0378 to the December average rate of 0.0427, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0432 was up 9.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0396, 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 216 HNL
2016 Average 192 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 184 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.39 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0432
0.0373
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to HNL 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 0.0387, compared to 0.0421 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0387
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0421

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0019 HNL (High: 0.0386 / Low: 0.0367). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 HNL (High: 0.0425 / Low: 0.0417).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0427) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0374), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0052 (+13.95%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0427
2016 Avg (December) 0.0374

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0386 0.0367 0.0378
February 0.0387 0.0378 0.0382
March 0.0388 0.0377 0.0383
April 0.0391 0.0378 0.0383
May 0.0401 0.0389 0.0395
June 0.0407 0.0398 0.0401
July 0.0419 0.0405 0.0411
August 0.0427 0.0417 0.0421
September 0.0430 0.0419 0.0426
October 0.0425 0.0417 0.0421
November 0.0431 0.0416 0.0423
December 0.0432 0.0423 0.0427