YEARLY HIGH
0.1182 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.1036 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1120 INR

2017 XAF to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 0.1182. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 0.1036.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0146 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1102 to the December average rate of 0.1159, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1182 was up 0.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1178, 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 591 INR
2016 Average 566 INR
Yearly Trough Low 518 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72.97 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1182
0.1042
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to INR 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 0.1084, compared to 0.1157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1084
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0041 INR (High: 0.1108 / Low: 0.1067). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 INR (High: 0.1170 / Low: 0.1147).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.1170) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1139), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0032 (+2.77%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.1170
2016 Avg (September) 0.1139

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1114 0.1084 0.1102
February 0.1105 0.1072 0.1086
March 0.1082 0.1055 0.1073
April 0.1071 0.1036 0.1054
May 0.1108 0.1067 0.1086
June 0.1128 0.1096 0.1103
July 0.1157 0.1119 0.1132
August 0.1168 0.1142 0.1153
September 0.1182 0.1154 0.1170
October 0.1179 0.1148 0.1166
November 0.1176 0.1144 0.1161
December 0.1170 0.1147 0.1159