YEARLY HIGH
2.0771 KRW
YEARLY LOW
1.8141 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9451 KRW

2017 XAF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 2.0771. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 2, dropping to 1.8141.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2631 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9129 to the December average rate of 1.9554, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.0771 was down 0.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.0880, 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 10,386 KRW
2016 Average 9,778 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 9,070 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,315.30 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.0794
1.8254
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to KRW 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 1.8820, compared to 2.0083 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1263 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8820
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0083

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0842 KRW (High: 1.9967 / Low: 1.9125). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0229 KRW (High: 1.9680 / Low: 1.9451).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0842
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0229

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0615 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0615

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 2.0582) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.8930), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1652 (+8.73%).

2017 Avg (September) 2.0582
2016 Avg (September) 1.8930

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9386 1.8856 1.9129
February 1.8900 1.8200 1.8514
March 1.8706 1.8200 1.8465
April 1.8909 1.8141 1.8506
May 1.9191 1.8616 1.8966
June 1.9967 1.9125 1.9338
July 2.0178 1.9674 1.9919
August 2.0601 2.0190 2.0389
September 2.0771 2.0279 2.0582
October 2.0625 1.9872 2.0306
November 2.0075 1.9543 1.9744
December 1.9680 1.9451 1.9554