YEARLY HIGH
0.1271 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.1002 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1184 KGS

2017 XAF to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.1271. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.1002.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0269 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1122 to the December average rate of 0.1257, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1271 was down 1.73% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1294, 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 636 KGS
2016 Average 589 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 501 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 134.34 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1271
0.1096
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to KGS 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 0.1133, compared to 0.1235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1133
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0250 KGS (High: 0.1252 / Low: 0.1002). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 KGS (High: 0.1121 / Low: 0.1101).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0250
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.1257) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1112), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0145 (+13.04%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.1257
2016 Avg (December) 0.1112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1137 0.1100 0.1122
February 0.1141 0.1111 0.1123
March 0.1139 0.1108 0.1125
April 0.1121 0.1101 0.1111
May 0.1164 0.1121 0.1142
June 0.1202 0.1163 0.1172
July 0.1237 0.1201 0.1215
August 0.1252 0.1002 0.1226
September 0.1257 0.1226 0.1245
October 0.1239 0.1213 0.1227
November 0.1268 0.1218 0.1240
December 0.1271 0.1248 0.1257