YEARLY HIGH
0.1959 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.1673 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1834 ISK

2017 XAF to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 0.1959. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 0.1673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0285 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1849 to the December average rate of 0.1892, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1959 was down 10.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2180, 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 979 ISK
2016 Average 1,018 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 837 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 142.70 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1952
0.1705
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to ISK 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 0.1782, compared to 0.1886 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1782
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1886

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0167 ISK (High: 0.1888 / Low: 0.1720). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 ISK (High: 0.1885 / Low: 0.1842).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0167
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.1932) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1958), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0027 (-1.36%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.1932
2016 Avg (September) 0.1958

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1896 0.1807 0.1849
February 0.1888 0.1720 0.1807
March 0.1847 0.1713 0.1779
April 0.1849 0.1762 0.1801
May 0.1772 0.1693 0.1731
June 0.1793 0.1673 0.1726
July 0.1883 0.1771 0.1832
August 0.1954 0.1877 0.1907
September 0.1959 0.1899 0.1932
October 0.1911 0.1861 0.1890
November 0.1885 0.1842 0.1864
December 0.1917 0.1869 0.1892