YEARLY HIGH
0.0053 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.0016 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0024 LTL

2017 XAF to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0016.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0037 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0044 to the December average rate of 0.0018, the exchange rate registered a net change of -59.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0053 was up 0.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0053, 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 26 LTL
2016 Average 26 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 8 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.38 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0056
0.0013
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF to LTL 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 0.0030, compared to 0.0018 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0030
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0018

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0037 LTL (High: 0.0053 / Low: 0.0016). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LTL (High: 0.0053 / Low: 0.0052).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0044) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0051), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-13.76%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0044
2016 Avg (January) 0.0051

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0053 0.0016 0.0044
February 0.0053 0.0016 0.0032
March 0.0053 0.0052 0.0053
April 0.0052 0.0016 0.0020
May 0.0017 0.0017 0.0017
June 0.0017 0.0017 0.0017
July 0.0018 0.0017 0.0018
August 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018
September 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018
October 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018
November 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018
December 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018