2017 XAF to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2297 LRD

YEARLY LOW

0.1451 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1806 LRD

2017 XAF to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.2297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.1451.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0846 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1516 to the December average rate of 0.2266, the exchange rate registered a net change of 49.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2297 was up 40.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1635, 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 1,148 LRD

2016 Average 753 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 725 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 423.12 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2341

0.1441

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XAF to LRD 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 0.1551, compared to 0.2062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0511 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1551

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0479 LRD (High: 0.2100 / Low: 0.1621). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 LRD (High: 0.1544 / Low: 0.1511).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0479

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.2266) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1476), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0789 (+53.48%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.2266

2016 Avg (December) 0.1476

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1550	0.1451	0.1516
February	0.1544	0.1511	0.1528
March	0.1570	0.1507	0.1530
April	0.1572	0.1519	0.1538
May	0.1616	0.1541	0.1586
June	0.1627	0.1585	0.1607
July	0.1674	0.1597	0.1630
August	0.2100	0.1621	0.2025
September	0.2147	0.2080	0.2123
October	0.2140	0.2103	0.2120
November	0.2277	0.2114	0.2206
December	0.2297	0.2246	0.2266