YEARLY HIGH
2.1784 IQD
YEARLY LOW
1.8755 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0194 IQD

2017 XAF to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 2.1784. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.8755.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3029 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9111 to the December average rate of 2.1489, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.1784 was up 6.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.0473, 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 10,892 IQD
2016 Average 9,600 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 9,378 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,514.28 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.1727
1.8873
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to IQD 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 1.9368, compared to 2.1020 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1651 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9368
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1020

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0958 IQD (High: 2.0224 / Low: 1.9266). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0517 IQD (High: 2.1201 / Low: 2.0684).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0958
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0517

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0354 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0354

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2.1489) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.8882), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2607 (+13.81%).

2017 Avg (December) 2.1489
2016 Avg (December) 1.8882

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9309 1.8755 1.9111
February 1.9527 1.8925 1.9155
March 1.9491 1.8775 1.9131
April 1.9514 1.8868 1.9124
May 2.0224 1.9266 1.9704
June 2.0468 1.9760 1.9985
July 2.0856 2.0171 2.0509
August 2.1421 2.0786 2.1032
September 2.1495 2.0902 2.1274
October 2.1201 2.0684 2.0921
November 2.1472 2.0591 2.0893
December 2.1784 2.1255 2.1489