YEARLY HIGH
0.7611 KMF
YEARLY LOW
0.6923 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7501 KMF

2017 XAF to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.7611. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.6923.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0688 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7490 to the December average rate of 0.7509, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7611 was down 0.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7647, 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 3,806 KMF
2016 Average 3,737 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 3,462 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 343.94 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7518
0.7467
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to KMF 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 0.7500, compared to 0.7502 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7500
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7502

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0657 KMF (High: 0.7580 / Low: 0.6923). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 KMF (High: 0.7514 / Low: 0.7472).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0657
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.7509) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7496), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+0.18%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.7509
2016 Avg (April) 0.7496

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7531 0.7402 0.7490
February 0.7514 0.7472 0.7498
March 0.7541 0.7477 0.7500
April 0.7611 0.7473 0.7509
May 0.7527 0.7477 0.7503
June 0.7526 0.7478 0.7502
July 0.7552 0.7484 0.7507
August 0.7580 0.6923 0.7471
September 0.7547 0.7432 0.7509
October 0.7555 0.7398 0.7501
November 0.7580 0.7471 0.7513
December 0.7555 0.7474 0.7509