YEARLY HIGH
0.6240 KZT
YEARLY LOW
0.5022 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5620 KZT

2017 XAF to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 19, valuing the pair at 0.6240. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 0.5022.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1218 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5358 to the December average rate of 0.6027, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6240 was down 2.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6371, 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 3,120 KZT
2016 Average 2,881 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 2,511 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 609.16 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6280
0.5003
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to KZT 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 0.5257, compared to 0.5984 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0727 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5257
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5984

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0327 KZT (High: 0.5349 / Low: 0.5022). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 KZT (High: 0.6081 / Low: 0.5989).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0327
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0169 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0169

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.6174) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5781), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0393 (+6.79%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.6174
2016 Avg (September) 0.5781

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5402 0.5280 0.5358
February 0.5349 0.5022 0.5189
March 0.5238 0.5038 0.5147
April 0.5250 0.5032 0.5110
May 0.5339 0.5224 0.5288
June 0.5597 0.5346 0.5450
July 0.5882 0.5586 0.5713
August 0.6123 0.5926 0.6002
September 0.6240 0.6096 0.6174
October 0.6189 0.5921 0.6039
November 0.6028 0.5893 0.5948
December 0.6081 0.5989 0.6027