YEARLY HIGH
24.8108 IDR
YEARLY LOW
21.3994 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.0360 IDR

2017 XAF to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 24.8108. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 21.3994.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4114 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.6354 to the December average rate of 24.4642, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 24.8108 was up 6.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 23.3714, 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 124,054 IDR
2016 Average 112,082 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 106,997 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,056.86 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

24.7487
21.3347
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to IDR 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 21.9843, compared to 24.0877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.9843
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.0877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.8643 IDR (High: 23.9800 / Low: 23.1157). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4239 IDR (High: 24.4410 / Low: 24.0171).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.8643
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4239

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0219 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0219

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 24.4642) against the same month in 2016 (average: 21.5346), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9296 (+13.60%).

2017 Avg (December) 24.4642
2016 Avg (December) 21.5346

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.8891 21.4074 21.6354
February 21.9460 21.4473 21.6192
March 21.9899 21.3994 21.7310
April 22.1438 21.4688 21.7205
May 22.7841 22.1005 22.4449
June 23.1890 22.5639 22.7546
July 23.9800 23.1157 23.4408
August 24.3326 23.8632 24.0433
September 24.4144 23.9216 24.1638
October 24.4410 24.0171 24.2180
November 24.5539 23.8804 24.1961
December 24.8108 24.2739 24.4642